A farm specialized in production of cash crops are currently hiring for a Farm Manager with expertise in crop production and agricultural produce
Responsibilities:
- Analyzing existing operations crops livestock staff and financial documents and recommending improvements.
- Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understand expectations.
- Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops livestock and also perform tests on soil and water.
- Ensuring seeds fertilizers pesticides and other supplies are regularly restocked.
- Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
- Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
- Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.
- Scheduling repairs maintenance and replacement of equipment and machinery.
- Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit vegetables dairy meat and grain.
- Ensuring all staff adhere to health and safety regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Agriculture
- 57 years of experience in managing cash crops production in farms with Oil Palm experience an added advantage
- Excellent problemsolving analytical and critical thinking skills.
- The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to work overtime as required.
- Extensive experience in a farmingrelated field.
- Management experience would be a plus.
- A passion for Agriculture.
- Ability to work in a remote area.
Benefits
Remuneration: NGN Net plus HMO Accomdation
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management or a relevant field 5-10 years of experience in Operations Management or Corporate Management in an agriculture or horticulture business Recent or current successful horticulture operations experience. Solid understanding of Best Agricultural Practices