Farm managers are either self-employed farmers or are employed to run a farm efficiently and profitably for an owner or tenant. The owner or tenant may be a single individual, a farm estate or a large company.
Farm managers work on one of three main types of farm:
In any case, you could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting salaries for suitably qualified farm managers in Scotland for arable/mixed farms are between £25,000 and £50,000 and between £30,000 and £50,000 for livestock farms.
You might get extra income from a bonus scheme. In addition, you may get your accommodation rent-free or at a reduced rate.
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You need to be able to:
You need to have:
Most arable farms are in the east of Scotland. Sheep farming is mainly in the north west and south, while beef farming takes place throughout Scotland but is most common in the south west. Dairy farming is also most common in the south west.
Farm manager vacancies are advertised in trade magazines, and their related websites, including Farmers' Weekly and Farmers Guardian.
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM)
Tel: 01275 843825
E-mail:
enquiries@iagrm.org.uk
Website:
http://www.iagrm.org.uk
Twitter:
@IAgrM
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/IAgrM1
Lantra Scotland
Tel: 01738 310164
E-mail:
scotland@lantra.co.uk
Website:
https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/
Twitter:
@LantraScotland
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/lantrascotland/
Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector.
National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland)
Tel: 0131 472 4000
E-mail:
info@nfus.org.uk
Website:
http://www.nfus.org.uk
Twitter:
@NFUStweets
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nfuscotland/