1211 — Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture

What this occupation covers

Managers and proprietors in this unit group plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources of farming and mixed farming establishments cultivating arable crops, fruits, trees and shrubs, and/or raising cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. Managers and proprietors in horticulture oversee the production of plants for wholesale and/or retail.

Typical duties

determines financial, staffing and other short and long-term needs

produces and maintains records of production, finance and breeding

decides or advises on the types of crops and/or produce to be grown or livestock raised

plans intensity and sequence of farm or horticultural operations and orders seed, fertiliser, equipment and other supplies

markets and arranges for the sale of crops, livestock and other farm or horticultural produce

Entry routes and qualifications

Whilst no formal academic qualifications are required by proprietors in this area, most farm and horticultural managers have a vocational agricultural qualification (such as a BTEC/SQA award) and prior practical farming experience. Many farm and horticultural management jobs require a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. A small number of large farm and farm consultancy companies run graduate management training schemes. Apprenticeships are also available, as well as NVQs/SVQs in Agriculture at level 4.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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