As farms increase in size and strive to become efficient, the effective selection, operation and management of the farm’s machinery fleet become an ever more important aspect of the farm manager’s role. The technological developments taking place within the agricultural machinery industry also require skilled farm managers in order to maximise the potential such developments provide, and thus make the most effective use of the high capital investment in such machines. The course provides an opportunity for its students to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and vision needed for the future.

* Consultancy * Precision farming * Agricultural contracting and machinery groups * Agricultural machinery manufacturers