Responsibilities

• Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters
• Undertake practical activities, such as driving tractors, operating machinery, feeding livestock or spraying fields
• Market the farm’s products
• Buy supplies, such as fertiliser and seeds
• Arrange the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment
• Plan activities for trainee staff, mentoring and monitoring them
• Maintain and monitor the quality of yield, whether livestock or crops
• Understand the implications of the weather and make contingency plans
• Make sure products are ready for deadlines, such as auctions and markets
• Ensure that farm activities comply with government regulations
• Monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with vets
• Maintain knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them
• Apply health and safety standards across the farm estate
• Protect the environment and maintaining biodiversity
• Keep financial records up to date
• Apply for funding – if appropriate.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess a B.Agric / M.Agric Degree with 3-5 years experience.