Farm Manager

A Farm Manager oversees the general running of a farm to make sure everything is operating effectively and profitably. The Farm Manager will not only supervise other workers on the farm, you’ll also look after the business side of things. Farm Managers need to plan ahead and make decisions about all aspects of farming: when to plant and harvest, how to manage weather conditions and how to get the best product to sell at market. They also make sure the farm follows correct procedures and meets all industry regulations.

Being a Farm Manager is hard work with long days and plenty of physical labour. You’ll be in a farm supervisor role, so good leadership skills are essential. You’ll also need to be good at administrative tasks and be able use computers and other office technology. A Farm Manager still need to be hands on though, so you’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors getting your hands dirty.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $96,356
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a farm manager?

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AHC40122

Certificate IV in Agriculture

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 30 months
$0 - $16,095
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Additional requirements may apply.
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AHC51422

Diploma of Agribusiness Management

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $17,113
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Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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AHC50122

Diploma of Agriculture

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 24 months
$0 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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AHC60319

Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management

Blended
24 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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AHC50320

Diploma of Production Horticulture

On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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AHC41019

Certificate IV in Agribusiness

Blended, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $10,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHC40320

Certificate IV in Production Horticulture

On Campus
12 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Bachelor of Agriculture

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $30,777
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Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Undergraduate Certificate in Agricultural Studies

Blended
6 - 12 months
$3,336 - $5,752
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Additional requirements may apply.
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