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Managers and Proprietors in Agriculture and Horticulture
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.
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£38,502
Average salary
New workers start around £20,763.25. Normal pay is £38,502 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £64,891.40.
24
Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Markets and arranges for the sale of crops, livestock and other farm or horticultural produce.
- Plans intensity and sequence of farm or horticultural operations and orders seed, fertiliser, equipment and other supplies.
- Decides or advises on the types of crops and/or produce to be grown or livestock raised.
- Produces and maintains records of production, finance and breeding.
- Determines financial, staffing and other short and long-term needs.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Active Listening
73
Writing
72
Reading Comprehension
71
Mathematics
69
Speaking
69
Critical Thinking
68
Monitoring
68
Active Learning
67
Learning Strategies
56
Science
52
Available Courses
Apprenticeship Standard: Senior Production Chef L3
Apprenticeship
Truro College
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Food, Beverage and Professional Cookery studies
Other
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CTH Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery
Other
Truro College
Apprenticeship Standard: Hospitality Manager L4
Apprenticeship
Truro College
