The Farm Management major prepares students to:

• Manage profitable and sustainable farming businesses
• Make strategic decisions in agriculture
• Understand global agribusiness systems

You will learn both:

• Business skills (finance, marketing, strategy)
• Agricultural science (production systems, environment)

 

Why Study Farm Management at Massey?

• Study business + farming together
• Learn decision-making in real farm systems
• Gain global agribusiness knowledge
• Includes real-world farm experience (26 weeks)

 

Programme Structure (Farm Management)

Core Agribusiness Courses

• Food & Agribusiness Value Chains
• Marketing & Supply Chain
• Finance & Economics

Farm Management Major Courses

Key Subjects:

• Introduction to Animal Production
• Decision Tools for Primary Industries
• Farm Production Systems
• Decision-Making in Agribusiness
• Opportunity Analysis in Agriculture
• Agricultural Statistics

Additional Topics (Electives)

• Soil Fertility Management
• Livestock Production Science
• Plant Protection
• International Business
• Agronomy

 

Key Topics Covered

• Farm systems management
• Agribusiness strategy
• Agricultural economics
• Sustainability and environment
• Production and operations

 

Disciplines / Specialisations

Within Bachelor of Agribusiness:

• Farm Management
• Rural Valuation
• Horticultural Management

 

Highlights

• Strong industry-focused agribusiness degree
• Includes 26 weeks practical farm experience
• Learn both science + business
• Global career opportunities
• Real-world case studies and field trips

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work in:

Farm & Agribusiness:

• Farm Manager
• Agribusiness Consultant
• Farm Advisor

Corporate & Finance:

• Rural Banker
• Insurance Specialist
• Supply Chain Manager

Government & Industry:

• Policy Advisor
• Agricultural Extension Officer
• Export/Processing Companies

Employers include:

• Dairy, meat, and export companies
• Government agencies
• Agritech firms

 

Latest Updates / Special Notes

• Growing global demand for:
  • Agribusiness professionals
  • Sustainable farming experts
• Focus on:
  • Technology in agriculture
  • Environmental sustainability
• Strong emphasis on real-world farm experience

 

Special Requirements

• 26 weeks of industry work experience (mandatory)
• Field trips and practical learning
• Some courses have prerequisites