Farm Manager career guide
Farm Managers oversee agricultural operations, staff, machinery, livestock and crop production while ensuring farms remain productive and profitable.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Farm Manager do?
Farm Managers oversee agricultural operations, staff, machinery, livestock and crop production while ensuring farms remain productive and profitable.
- Farms
- Office
- Agricultural land
- Outdoor environments
- Agricultural businesses
- Large farms
- Estate owners
- Food producers
- Agribusiness companies
How to become a Farm Manager
Most farm managers progress from skilled farming roles while developing business, leadership and agricultural expertise.
Agriculture qualification or Agricultural Apprenticeship supported by extensive farming experience.
Skills and progression for Farm Manager
- Leadership
- Business management
- Organisation
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Estate Manager
- Regional Farm Manager
- Agricultural Consultant
- Business Owner
- Agricultural Director
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