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Farm managers are responsible for planning, organising and managing the activities of a farm. Specific tasks may vary depending on the type of farm but in general include:

• Planning finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters;
• Practical activities, e.g. driving tractors, operating machinery, feeding livestock, spraying fields, etc;
• Marketing the farm's products;
• Buying supplies, such as fertiliser and seeds;
• Arranging the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment;
• Planning activities for trainee staff, mentoring and monitoring them;
• Maintaining and monitoring the quality of yield, whether livestock or crops;
• Understanding the implications of the weather and making contingency plans;
• Making sure products are ready for deadlines, such as auctions and markets;
• Ensuring current government regulations concerning farm activities are complied with;
• Ensuring that farm activities comply with government regulations;
• Monitoring animal health and welfare, including liaising with vets;
• Maintaining a knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them;
• Applying health and safety standards across the farm estate;
• Protecting the environment and maintaining biodiversity;
• Keeping financial records up to date.