Ranch Owner (With Employees)
ぼくじょうけいえいしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Managerial Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A profession that employs staff and oversees all aspects of ranch operations, from livestock breeding and reproduction to pasture management and sales.
Description
Ranch owners (with employees) primarily focus on raising livestock such as cattle and sheep, overseeing on-site tasks like feeding, breeding management, milking, and egg collection, while also managing staff training and supervision, material procurement, market development, business planning and execution, and machinery and equipment maintenance. They must respond to weather risks, disease outbreaks, and price fluctuations, stably producing and selling safe, high-quality livestock products.
Future Outlook
With labor shortages due to aging and increasing climate change risks, the adoption of labor-saving and smart agriculture technologies is advancing. Ranch owners equipped with both management and technical skills are expected to remain in demand.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Patient / Proactive / Sharp observation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Farm Staff → Chief/Assistant Manager → Ranch Manager → Ranch Owner → Agricultural Consultant
Required Skills
Animal Breeding Management / Animal Health Management / Machinery Operation (Tractor) / Pasture/Soil Management / Planning / Quality Control
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Machinery Maintenance / Financial Management / ICT Agricultural Technology / Risk Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible responses to climate change and market fluctuations are necessary. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth collaboration and instruction delivery with employees and business partners are necessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because initiative is required in business decisions and implementing improvements. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina to endure long hours of outdoor work and heavy labor is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Because the ability to plan work schedules and resource allocation is required. |
| Problem Solving | Because responses to sudden issues such as weather or disease outbreaks are necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because tolerance for stress from bad weather or market price fluctuations is necessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Agricultural Bookkeeping Certification
- Livestock Skills Certification
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle License
Aliases
- Farm Manager
- Livestock Operator
- Ranch Owner
Related Jobs
- Agricultural Consultant
- Farm Owner (No Employees)
- Livestock Technician