This statistic displays the results of a survey conducted in Italy in 2017 among agribusinesses. During the survey, representatives of agricultural companies were asked to indicate in which fields an agribusiness manager should have expertise. According to the findings, 66 percent of the companies considered that a manager should have the competence to implement new and/or innovative technologies in the production process. For some 42 percent of the interviewed companies, a manager should be able to create strategic partnerships and cooperate with other companies and suppliers.