Agricultural Farm Manager

The Farm Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the activities of a farm to meet the objectives of the Company. Tasks include:

-Preparing and implementing the annual budget for the Farm;

-Planning finances and production to maintain farm progress versus budget plan;

-Keeping financial records up to date;

-Maintaining and monitoring the quality of yield;

-Understanding the implications of the weather and making contingency plans;

-Ensuring that farm activities comply with regulations;

-Maintaining knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to prevent and treat them;

-Applying healthy and safety standards across the farm estate;

-Protecting the environment and maintaining biodiversity;

-Planning, coordinating, and executing farm activities by work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees as per set priorities by management.

-Supervising and providing technical assistance to farmworkers.

-Advising management on better and improved farming techniques and new innovations;

-Arranging the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery, and equipment;

-Overseeing the farm’s equipment and tools and ensuring their best upkeep;

-Procuring the required supplies such as fertilizers, pesticides, and other items on time;

-Ensure all farm inputs: fertilizers, pesticides, and other basic requirements are maintained in proper/standard storage;

-Prepare and submit regular reports to management on farm operations and activities;