Farm Management a Handbook for Farm Pupils (Classic Reprint)

Chart your path in farming with practical guidance for aspiring pupil-farmers

This handbook lays out a clear plan for choosing a farming focus, gaining hands-on experience, and building a solid management mindset. It emphasizes learning the skills that truly matter—stock and crop judgment, budgeting, and adapting to local conditions—so you can turn training into a successful, profitable career.

The book breaks farming into real-world areas you’ll encounter on a farm: from the major crop groups that feed stock to the care and breeding of horses and cattle. It also covers soil and manure, liming, and how to structure your studies to align with the kind of farming you plan to pursue. You’ll find guidance on choosing the right farm for training, keeping records, and developing a practical, market-aware approach.
What you’ll experience

• A framework for selecting a farming specialty (stock, arable, dairy, or mixed) and arranging your training accordingly
• Practical notes on managing crops, soils, and manures, plus the role of lime and soil health
• Insights into animal care, breeding, and feeding across horses, cattle, and dairy operations
• A focus on management, budgeting, and learning what matters most for profitability

Ideal for readers of introductory farming guides and anyone starting a farming career who wants a grounded, hands-on approach.