Farm Manager

Full Time 2 days ago
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Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily herb production activities and implement production plans aligned with organizational targets.
  • Monitor crop growth, development, and field performance, including land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, weeding, pruning, and harvesting.
  • Monitor and manage pests, diseases, and other crop production risks using appropriate crop protection practices.
  • Ensure proper harvesting, sorting, grading, and post-harvest handling to meet quality and hygiene standards.
  • Identify opportunities to minimize post-harvest losses and improve product quality.
  • Maintain accurate production, yield, harvesting, and field activity records.
  • Supervise and train field teams and monitor adherence to production schedules.
  • Ensure proper use and availability of farm inputs, equipment, and production resources.
  • Monitor production against targets, prepare reports, conduct field assessments, and recommend improvements.
  • Research improved production techniques, varieties, and farming practices and support expansion and value-addition initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness, Crop Science, or a related field.
  • 5 years' progressive experience, including at least 2 years in agriculture, specifically horticulture or beekeeping.
  • Practical commercial herb production and crop management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of horticulture, crop health, pest/disease management, and post-harvest handling.
  • Experience supervising agricultural field teams and coordinating farm operations.
  • Knowledge of sustainable and efficient agricultural production practices.
  • Willingness to work in field and remote operational locations.
  • Strong reporting, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
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