Farm Management Advisor
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Farm management advisors provide advice and guidance on farming techniques to farmers, supporting improvements in productivity and quality as a professional role.
Description
Farm management advisors, affiliated with local governments or JA, patrol farmers' sites to provide advice and guidance on cultivation techniques, soil management, pest and disease control, etc. Through developing farm management plans, fertilizer designs, conducting cultivation trials, technical demonstrations in demo fields, data analysis, and report creation, they support productivity improvements, quality enhancements, and the realization of sustainable agriculture. Additionally, they contribute to farmers' management improvements across a wide range of areas, including support for the latest agricultural technologies, ICT and smart agriculture introduction, environmental conservation measures, and marketing channel development.
Future Outlook
Amid aging populations, successor shortages, and needs for climate change responses, demand for farm management advisors remains stable. The market value of those knowledgeable in ICT-based smart agriculture and environmental load reduction technologies is expected to rise.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Flexible responder / Good listener / Problem-solving oriented / Self-motivated
Work Style
Business Trip Guidance / Local government or JA affiliation / Outdoor Fieldwork / PC Work / Two Days Off Weekly
Career Path
New Farm Management Advisor → Senior Farm Management Advisor → Farm Extension Section Chief → Agricultural Extension Center Director → Agricultural Consultant
Required Skills
Agricultural Management Analysis / Cultivation Techniques / Farm Management Plan / Pest and Disease Control Techniques / Soil Diagnosis and Fertilizer Design / Technical Instruction
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / GIS Remote Sensing / Meteorological Data Analysis / Presentation Skills / Smart Agriculture
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Details such as soil diagnosis and pesticide application amounts can greatly impact harvests if mistaken. |
| Communication Skills | Frequent dialogue and explanations with farmers and stakeholders require strong communication skills. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is required for new technologies, climate change responses, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Frequent long hours of outdoor work and travel require physical stamina. |
| Planning & Organization | Required for developing and coordinating farm management and guidance plans. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to propose accurate solutions to diverse on-site problems. |
Related Qualifications
- Agricultural Machinery Maintenance Skills Master
- Agricultural Soil Diagnostician
- Pesticide Management Instructor
- Professional Engineer (Agriculture Division)
Aliases
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Farm Management Advisor
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