Vineyard manager

Vineyard supervisor: a job at the heart of agriculture and crop management. The job of vineyard supervisor is essential in the wine industry. It requires advanced skills in crop management and in-depth knowledge of the different wine-growing crops.

As a vineyard manager, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring vineyard crops on a farm. You will plan and supervise the various stages of production, from soil preparation to harvesting. Your role will also involve optimizing yields while complying with current environmental standards.

Main tasks of the vineyard manager

• Draw up a cultivation plan based on the farm’s objectives
• Organize and supervise crop-related work (sowing, treatments, fertilization, irrigation, harvesting, etc.).
• Regular monitoring and analysis of crop condition
• Identify and treat diseases and parasites
• Administrative follow-up (inventory management, expense tracking, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Skills required of a vineyard manager

To work as a crop manager, you will need to master the following skills:

• In-depth knowledge of different agricultural crops (cereals, vegetables, fruit, etc.)
• Mastery of soil preparation, sowing, fertilization and crop protection techniques
• Ability to analyze and interpret soil and plant analysis results
• Proficiency in computer tools and farm management software
• Management and planning skills
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and safety standards

What training do you need to become a vineyard manager?

• CAP Agricole Agricultural Production
• Agroéquipement vocational baccalaureate
• BTS Agronomy – Plant Production
• Professional degree in Sustainable Agriculture
• Professional Master’s in Agronomy and Agro-industries