• Application Deadline: Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Farm Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Ogun


• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  

Job Description

• We are searching for a manager with good business sense to join our team.


• The farm manager’s responsibilities include monitoring staff, crops, and livestock, purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring maximum profit.


• You should be able to maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science.


• To be successful as a farm manager, you be detail-oriented but also keep the bigger picture in mind.


• Outstanding candidates are keen problem solvers who are focused on efficiency and take a hands-on approach to management.

Responsibilities

• 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.


• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (Agronomy)


• At least 2 years experience in production of veggies (tomatoes, peppers, sweet corn, cucumber, cabbage) and groundnut


• Management experience would be a plus.


• A passion for agriculture.


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


• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.


• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.


• Willingness to work overtime as required.