This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
Explore all careersAn Agribusiness Manager oversees operations of a farm or agricultural business, focusing on marketing, accounting, and profitability strategies.
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In Australia, a full time Agribusiness Manager generally earns $1,800 per week ($93,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
In Australia, there are 178,500 people working as a farmer or farm manager and a small percentage of these will be hired in an Agribusiness Manager role. Over the next five years, this number is expected to reduce slightly. Most Agribusiness Managers work in rural or remote areas of Australia.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal – 2019 Occupation Projections
Completing a Certificate IV in Agribusiness is a good way to get into a career as an Agribusiness Manager. You could also enrol in a Certificate IV in Agriculture, a Diploma of Agriculture or an Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management. These courses will give you the skills you need to manage the business side of the farming industry.
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