Farm manager

Agricultural science SSS1 Third Term

Week 7

Farm manager

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

In agriculture, the farm manager is usually regarded as the entrepreneur whose duties include the organisation, administration, production and marketing of products from the farm. The reward for management is profit.

FUNCTIONS OF A FARM MANAGER

The functions of a farm manager can be grouped into five major headings: Organisation, Administration, Production, Marketing and Evaluation.

Organisation

  • The farm manager secures suitable land.... View More

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