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Managers and Proprietors in Agriculture and Horticulture

Managers and proprietors in this unit group plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources of farming establishments cultivating arable crops, fruits, trees and shrubs, and/or raising cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. Managers and proprietors in horticulture oversee the production of plants for wholesale and/or retail.

Average Salary

£33,930

New workers start around £16,061. Normal pay is £33,930 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £48,554.

Jobs

37,395

The number of jobs in the career for the current year.

Daily Tasks

  • Markets and arranges for the sale of crops, livestock and other farm or horticultural produce.

  • Plans intensity and sequence of farm or horticultural operations and orders seed, fertiliser, equipment and other supplies.

  • Decides or advises on the types of crops and/or produce to be grown or livestock raised.

  • Produces and maintains records of production, finance and breeding.

  • Determines financial, staffing and other short and long-term needs.

Hard skills

Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.

  • Animal Husbandry

  • Agriculture

  • Machinery

  • Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture)

  • Record Keeping

Soft skills

Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.

  • Management

  • Communications

  • Enthusiasm

  • Operations

  • Self-Motivation

How do I get a job like this?

People in these types of job started their career paths after studying courses like the ones below.