Functions and problems faced by farm managers.

Agricultural science S.S.S 2 Third term.

Week 10  

Functions and problems faced by farm managers.

Performance objectives.

Students should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of farm manager.
2. State the Functions of a farm manager.
3. State the problems that farm managers face in the production process.

Content           

Meaning of farm manager.

The farm manager is usually regarded as the entrepreneur whose duties include the organization, administration, production and marketing of products from the farm.

Functions of a farm manager.   

The functions of a farm manager can be grouped into five major headings:

1. Organization.
2. Administration.
3. Production.
4. Marketing.
5. Evaluation.

 

1. Organization.

1. The farm manager secures suitable land for farming.
2. He determines what to produce.
3. He determines the scale of production.
4. He…