Job Description
Farm managers are responsible for planning, organizing and managing the activities of a farm
Responsibilities
Planning finances and production to maintain farm progress against
Budget parameters.
Practical activities, e.g. driving tractors, operating machinery,
Feeding livestock, spraying fields, etc.
Marketing the farm’s products.
Buying supplies, such as fertilizer and seeds.
Arranging the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment.
Planning activities for trainee staff, mentoring and monitoring them.
Maintaining and monitoring the quality of yield, whether livestock or crops.
Understanding the implications of the weather and making contingency plans.
Making sure products are ready for deadlines, such as auctions and markets.
Applying health and safety standards across the farm estate.
Protecting the environment and maintaining biodiversity.
Keeping financial records up to date.
Skills:
Knowledge of food production.
Organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Supervisory skills and management ability.
Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others.
Larger-scale business awareness.
Marketing skills.
genuine commitment to farming.
IT skills.
Good technical knowledge.
Qualifications
Minimum of B.Sc or HND in Agricultural Engineering, Crop Management, Farm Business Management, Horticulture, Land/Estate Management.
Applicants should send their applications to: info-ng@vandenagro.com
Apply via :
info-ng@vandenagro.com
