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Farmer Farm Manager
Farmers and farm managers undertake farming operations to
raise livestock and cultivate crops, fruit, vegetables and
other agricultural products.
A farmer is a self-employed person who either owns or
leases the land being farmed.
A farm manager is an employee who is paid a salary to
manage a farm or group of farms.
Farmers and farm managers may perform the following tasks:
- manage the business capital, plans and strategic
direction of the business
- manage the financial aspects of the business by
controlling income and expenses
- decide or advise on the kind of crops to be grown, the
area to be sown or planted and the livestock to be raised
- plan the type of farming activities to be undertaken,
estimate operating costs and order supplies such as seed,
fertiliser, livestock fodder and farm equipment
- recruit, coordinate and direct farm workers on crop
growing and livestock raising
- plant, spray, fertilise, harvest and sell crops
- handle, load and transport livestock for showing,
slaughter or sale
- clean and maintain buildings, sheds, pens, equipment and
facilities to maintain health standards and high quality of
produce
- monitor animal health and seek veterinary advice when
necessary
- make sure there is adequate food supply, water and
protection from the weather for livestock
- make sure temperature, ventilation and lighting
conditions are comfortable for livestock kept indoors
- observe and record produce quality, livestock body
weight and condition, and adjust feeding programs if
required
- plan activities to minimise environmental degradation,
monitor environmental effects of farming activities and
repair existing damage through programs such as tree
planting etc.
Farmers and farm managers may specialise in enterprises
such as cropping or horticulture. Others work with animals
such as beef or dairy cattle, sheep, pigs or poultry. Many
farmers and farm managers conduct mixed farming operations.
Farmers may work on large or small enterprises, or they may
need to travel between a number of properties to manage
activities. They spend much of their time working outdoors.
Farmers and farm managers may specialise as a
Production Horticulturist who is involved in the
cultivation, growing and maintenance of such produce as
berries, nuts, fruit, vegetables and other crops. These
products can be exported as either fresh or dried produce, and
production horticulturists are involved in all of the
associated production processes.
Required Skills - Farmer Farm Manager
- good at planning
- able to analyse and solve problems
- good organisational and supervisory skills
- good communication skills
- responsible approach and attitude
- enjoy working outdoors in all kinds of weather
- able to endure isolation and limited social contact
- able to handle animals with confidence and patience
- mechanical aptitude
- aptitude for working with computers
- able to work independently
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