Diploma of Agribusiness Management

Rural Business Manager

Rural Business Managers oversee, monitor and plan the strategic and administrative aspects of an agricultural operation. They are responsible for whole farm planning and management, seeking and securing new markets and business opportunities, product marketing and long-term strategic planning. They may work in specialist industries such as olive production.

General Manager (Agribusiness)

General Managers (Agribusiness) apply substantial specialised knowledge and skills to the senior managerial and leadership role in their agribusiness organisation. They generate and evaluate complex ideas, and initiate, design and execute the major planning, research, design, operational, compliance and management functions within highly varied or specialised agribusiness contexts.

Farm Manager

Farm Managers run farm enterprises, or specialist agricultural operations. They oversee, plan and co-ordinate major operations such as sowing, plant care and harvesting; and carry out associated business tasks. They manage and plan for staffing, purchasing, and safety and emergency schemes.

Farmer

Farmers work their own land or a leased property, carrying out a full range of business and practical duties to ensure the success of the enterprise. They establish and maintain crops and/or herds; plan farming strategies and operations; maintain the property's land and infrastructure; hire and manage staff; buy and sell stock and produce; and manage the business. They may specialise in a particular crop, product or animal, or run mixed enterprises.

Production Horticulture Manager

Production Horticulture Managers run horticulture production enterprises. They oversee major operations such as planting and harvesting, plan irrigation and pest control systems, and develop horticultural production plans.

Rural Production Manager

Rural Production Managers take an operational overview and ensure rural operations are successfully managed and carried out. They analyse business and production performance and implement improvements. They develop risk-management, production and marketing strategies.