This profession describes a leadership role in agricultural businesses in Germany, where you plan work processes, manage specialized personnel, and, if necessary, take responsibility for the entire operation. You are also tasked with training apprentices (Auszubildende). Landwirtschaftsmeister negotiate with suppliers, calculate offers, handle correspondence, and ensure product quality and marketing. They also actively participate in practical work such as animal care, cultivation of agricultural land, and advising customers. Their work environment is typically outdoors, in stables, and in office rooms; they can also work from home or remotely when needed and actively use agricultural machinery and various equipment.
To achieve this profession, a completed vocational training (Ausbildung) in a recognized agricultural profession, such as Landwirt/in (farmer), and sufficient professional experience in the relevant agricultural sector, or at least 5 years of work experience in the agricultural sector, are generally required. Individuals who meet these requirements successfully complete a federally standardized Meisterprüfung (Master Examination) to earn the title of Landwirtschaftsmeister. Participation in preparatory courses is often necessary.
Landwirtschaftsmeister/Landwirtschaftsmeisterin
Landwirtschaftsmeister/in
What is Landwirtschaftsmeister/Landwirtschaftsmeisterin?
Programs that lead to this profession
Agriculture, Forestry & Nutrition field →The profession Landwirtschaftsmeister/Landwirtschaftsmeisterin in Germany is generally reached through programs in the Agriculture, Forestry & Nutrition field:
- Nutzpflanzenwissenschaften
Master · Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Agrarwirtschaft
Bachelor · Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nürtingen-Geislingen
Agrarwissenschaften
Bachelor · Universität Rostock
Agrarwissenschaften
Master · Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences - Bachelor of Science - Monobachelor
Bachelor · Institut für Kunst- und Bildgeschichte (IKB) der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Agricultural Economics
Master · Universität Rostock
Source: BERUFENET · Bundesagentur für Arbeit
Frequently Asked Questions about Landwirtschaftsmeister/Landwirtschaftsmeisterin
Education path, salary, recognition, and entry routes for foreigners
What does a Landwirtschaftsmeister/Landwirtschaftsmeisterin do in Germany? ▼
This profession describes a leadership role in agricultural businesses in Germany, where you plan work processes, manage specialized personnel, and, if necessary, take responsibility for the entire operation. You are also tasked with training apprentices (Auszubildende). Landwirtschaftsmeister negotiate with suppliers, calculate offers, handle correspondence, and ensure product quality and marketing. They also actively participate in practical work such as animal care, cultivation of agricultural land, and advising customers. Their work environment is typically outdoors, in stables, and in office rooms; they can also work from home or remotely when needed and actively use agricultural machinery and various equipment.
To achieve this profession, a completed vocational training (Ausbildung) in a recognized agricultural profession, such as Landwirt/in (farmer), and sufficient professional experience in the relevant agricultural sector, or at least 5 years of work experience in the agricultural sector, are generally required. Individuals who meet these requirements successfully complete a federally standardized Meisterprüfung (Master Examination) to earn the title of Landwirtschaftsmeister. Participation in preparatory courses is often necessary.
Is Landwirtschaftsmeister/Landwirtschaftsmeisterin an Ausbildung or a degree path? ▼
In Germany, "Landwirtschaftsmeister/Landwirtschaftsmeisterin" follows a Weiterbildung path — advanced specialisation that builds on an existing Ausbildung or degree (e.g. Meister, Fachwirt, certified course).
How can I qualify as Landwirtschaftsmeister/Landwirtschaftsmeisterin in Germany? ▼
In Germany, "Landwirtschaftsmeister/Landwirtschaftsmeisterin" follows a Weiterbildung path — advanced specialisation that builds on an existing Ausbildung or degree (e.g. Meister, Fachwirt, certified course). Foreign applicants should additionally verify diploma recognition via anabin.kmk.org before applying.
Where do Landwirtschaftsmeister/Landwirtschaftsmeisterin typically work in Germany? ▼
Workplace varies by employer. Check the official BERUFENET listing for the current breakdown of typical work environments for Landwirtschaftsmeister/Landwirtschaftsmeisterin.
What is the typical salary for Landwirtschaftsmeister/Landwirtschaftsmeisterin in Germany? ▼
Salaries vary by region, employer size, and experience. Consult BERUFENET for current figures, or salary aggregators like gehalt.de and stepstone.de Gehaltsreport.