Farm Manager Courses
A Farm Manager oversees farm operations, making strategic decisions, managing staff, ensuring compliance, and handling administration tasks.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Farm Manager
Get qualified to work as a Farm Manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
AMP80215
Estimated fee
From $25,000
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
On Campus, Online
The Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness (AMP80215) is for agrifood leaders and CEOs who want highly developed decision making and innovation skills. Over 12 months of study you will be focusing on financial management, developing collaborative partnerships, strategic leadership, and change management. Graduate ready for a full range of agrifood leadership roles: CEO, Compliance Manager, Processing Plant Manager, Export and Marketing Manager.
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Estimated fee
From $25,000
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
On Campus, Online
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AHC40122
Duration
6 months - 2 and a half years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
A Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40122 is perfect for students who need both farming skills and knowledge of business administration. This certificate is flexible and students can choose electives in organic farming, working with livestock, business administration, and using chemicals.
The Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40122 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.
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Duration
6 months - 2 and a half years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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AHC51920
Estimated fee
From $13,000
The AHC51920 Diploma of Applied Agronomy offers training in advanced practical skills for providing technical advice on improving crop quality and production in agriculture and horticulture. Key areas of study include plant nutrition, soil health, crop management, and pest and disease control. This qualification is ideal for individuals with prior industry experience who seek to enhance their agronomy skills, including farmers and those pursuing formal qualifications in agronomy.
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Estimated fee
From $13,000
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AHC50122
Duration
9 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
A AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture is for students seeking a career in farm and agribusiness management. This is a flexible diploma and students choose their own study units from the following speciality areas: agribusiness, livestock, cropping, business administration, safety.
The Diploma of Agriculture AHC50122 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.
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Duration
9 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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Common questions
How much does a Farm Manager earn?
In Australia, a full time Farm Manager generally earns $1,853 per week ($96,356 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.
What are the job opportunities for a Farm Manager?
In Australia, there are 178,500 people working as a farmer or Farm Manager. Over the next five years, this number is expected to reduce slightly. Most farm management work can be found in rural or remote areas of Australia.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal – 2019 Occupation Projections
How do I become a Farm Manager?
Being a Farm Manager requires a complex set of skills so you could try a Certificate IV in Agriculture or Agribusiness. You’ll want to cover not only the various aspects of farming, but also the administration and business skills needed to successfully manage a farm. Depending on your current skill level, you might also consider a Diploma of Agriculture or Agribusiness Management.
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A Farm Manager oversees the general running of a farm to make sure everything is operating effectively and profitably. The Farm Manager will not only supervise other workers on the farm, you’ll also look after the business side of things. Farm Managers need to plan ahead and make decisions about all aspects of farming: when to plant and harvest, how to manage weather conditions and how to get the best product to sell at market. They also make sure the farm follows correct procedures and meets all industry regulations.
Being a Farm Manager is hard work with long days and plenty of physical labour. You’ll be in a farm supervisor role, so good leadership skills are essential. You’ll also need to be good at administrative tasks and be able use computers and other office technology. A Farm Manager still need to be hands on though, so you’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors getting your hands dirty.
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