• Application Deadline: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Farm Manager / Agronomist



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 5 years



• Location Ogun




• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  
  




• Salary Range ₦200,000 - ₦300,000/month
  
  

About the Role

• Aldelano Farms is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Farm Manager to oversee the production of open-field habanero peppers. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and optimizing all farm operations to ensure maximum productivity, quality, and profitability.


• The Farm Manager must be willing to work on Saturdays and Sundays, as these are critical operational days on the farm. The position includes two scheduled off-days during weekdays, to be determined by management based on operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Farm Operations Management

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all field activities from nursery establishment to crop termination.


• Develop and implement seasonal production plans and work schedules.


• Ensure proper land preparation, transplanting, irrigation, fertigation, staking, pruning, and harvesting operations.


• Monitor crop growth and ensure adherence to recommended agronomic practices.


• Maintain accurate field records and production reports.

Crop Production & Agronomy

• Manage open-field habanero pepper production to achieve target yields and fruit quality.


• Monitor plant health and identify nutrient deficiencies, pest infestations, diseases, and physiological disorders.


• Develop and implement integrated pest and disease management programs.


• Ensure proper fertilizer application schedules and irrigation management.


• Monitor weather conditions and implement mitigation measures when necessary.

Staff Management

• Supervise farm supervisors, farm attendants, and casual workers.


• Assign daily tasks and monitor staff productivity.


• Train workers on proper farming practices, safety procedures, and equipment usage.


• Conduct regular performance evaluations and recommend improvements.

Irrigation & Fertigation Management

• Oversee drip irrigation systems and ensure efficient water distribution.


• Monitor irrigation schedules and water usage.


• Manage fertigation programs and fertilizer inventories.


• Ensure proper maintenance of pumps, filters, valves, and irrigation infrastructure.

Harvest & Post-Harvest Management

• Plan and supervise harvesting operations to meet market requirements.


• Ensure proper fruit handling, grading, sorting, packaging, and storage.


• Minimize post-harvest losses through effective management practices.


• Coordinate product delivery schedules when required.

Farm Assets & Inventory Management

• Manage farm equipment, tools, machinery, and infrastructure.


• Maintain accurate inventory records of fertilizers, agrochemicals, seeds, and consumables.


• Ensure timely procurement requests and proper utilization of farm resources.


• Implement preventive maintenance schedules for farm equipment.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly farm reports.


• Track production costs, labor costs, input usage, and yields.


• Ensure compliance with farm policies, health and safety standards, and environmental regulations.


• Report operational challenges and recommend practical solutions.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Production, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience managing open-field habanero pepper production.


• Proven experience in drip irrigation and fertigation systems.


• Strong knowledge of pepper nutrition, pest management, disease control, and yield optimization.


• Experience supervising large agricultural workforces.


• Experience preparing production budgets and farm reports.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.


• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.


• Ability to make sound agronomic decisions under pressure.


• Good record-keeping and reporting skills.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic farm reporting systems.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Work Schedule

• Must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays.


• Entitled to two off-days during weekdays, scheduled based on operational requirements.


• Must be willing to work extended hours during peak farming operations, transplanting periods, and harvest seasons.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Crop establishment and survival rate after transplanting.


• Yield per hectare/acre.


• Fruit quality and marketable yield percentage.


• Irrigation and fertilizer use efficiency.


• Labor productivity and workforce management.


• Pest and disease control effectiveness.


• Input cost management and budget adherence.


• Accuracy and timeliness of farm reports.