Farm Manager
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 July 2025 |
| Location: | RH10 4PE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tulleys Farm |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 15541056 |
Summary
Farm Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a farm, ensuring productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. This role blends practical agricultural knowledge with leadership, planning, and business skills.
Farm Manager – Key Job Duties:
Crop or Livestock Management
• Plan and monitor planting, irrigation, fertilization, harvesting, or breeding schedules
• Ensure crop/livestock health through disease and pest control measures
• Evaluate yields and productivity levels
Staff Supervision:
• Hire, train, and supervise farm workers or seasonal labor
• Assign tasks and manage work schedules
• Ensure compliance with safety standards
Business & Financial Oversight:
• Prepare and manage farm budgets and expenses
• Maintain records (production, sales, inventory, equipment maintenance)
• Negotiate with suppliers and buyers for inputs and produce
Equipment and Facility Maintenance:
• Oversee maintenance and use of tractors, irrigation systems, and other machinery
• Ensure infrastructure (barns, fences, greenhouses, etc.) is in good condition
Environmental and Compliance Management:
• Monitor weather, soil, and environmental conditions
• Ensure compliance with agricultural laws, regulations, and environmental policies
Skills Required for a Farm Manager:
Skill Type Examples
Technical Skills Crop/livestock production, irrigation, pest control, mechanized farming
Leadership & HR Team management, training, conflict resolution
Business Skills Budgeting, marketing, purchasing, record-keeping
Analytical Thinking Yield forecasting, resource planning, problem-solving
Digital Literacy Farm management software, GPS systems, spreadsheets
Physical Endurance Hands-on fieldwork when required, especially in small or medium farms
Typical Qualifications and experience:
• Degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Horticulture, or Animal Science (optional)
• Experience in hands-on farming or agricultural production
• Optional: Certification in organic farming, sustainability, or agritech systems
Types of Farms You Might Manage:
• Arable farms (grain, vegetables, etc.)
• Livestock farms (dairy, poultry, beef, etc.)
• Mixed farms (combination of crops and animals)
• Specialty farms (vineyards, fish farms, organic farms)
Farm Manager – Key Job Duties:
Crop or Livestock Management
• Plan and monitor planting, irrigation, fertilization, harvesting, or breeding schedules
• Ensure crop/livestock health through disease and pest control measures
• Evaluate yields and productivity levels
Staff Supervision:
• Hire, train, and supervise farm workers or seasonal labor
• Assign tasks and manage work schedules
• Ensure compliance with safety standards
Business & Financial Oversight:
• Prepare and manage farm budgets and expenses
• Maintain records (production, sales, inventory, equipment maintenance)
• Negotiate with suppliers and buyers for inputs and produce
Equipment and Facility Maintenance:
• Oversee maintenance and use of tractors, irrigation systems, and other machinery
• Ensure infrastructure (barns, fences, greenhouses, etc.) is in good condition
Environmental and Compliance Management:
• Monitor weather, soil, and environmental conditions
• Ensure compliance with agricultural laws, regulations, and environmental policies
Skills Required for a Farm Manager:
Skill Type Examples
Technical Skills Crop/livestock production, irrigation, pest control, mechanized farming
Leadership & HR Team management, training, conflict resolution
Business Skills Budgeting, marketing, purchasing, record-keeping
Analytical Thinking Yield forecasting, resource planning, problem-solving
Digital Literacy Farm management software, GPS systems, spreadsheets
Physical Endurance Hands-on fieldwork when required, especially in small or medium farms
Typical Qualifications and experience:
• Degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Horticulture, or Animal Science (optional)
• Experience in hands-on farming or agricultural production
• Optional: Certification in organic farming, sustainability, or agritech systems
Types of Farms You Might Manage:
• Arable farms (grain, vegetables, etc.)
• Livestock farms (dairy, poultry, beef, etc.)
• Mixed farms (combination of crops and animals)
• Specialty farms (vineyards, fish farms, organic farms)