• Application Deadline:
• Position: Farm Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  
  

Mission

• Plan and coordinate farm operations, including planting, harvesting, and livestock care.


• Develop and implement farming plans, schedules, and budgets to optimize productivity and profitability.


• Monitor crop yields, livestock health, and environmental conditions to identify issues and implement corrective measures.


• Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.


• Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands 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.


• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.


• Manage inventory levels of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other farm inputs.


• Monitor and control expenses to stay within budgetary limits.


• Implement sustainable farming practices to conserve resources and minimize environmental impact.


• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.


• Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.


• 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.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience (Senior level)


• Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended.


• Extensive experience in a farming-related field.


• Management experience would be a plus.


• A passion for agriculture.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.


• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills:

• Attention to Details


• Problem Solving


• Communication