Our client is seeking an experienced Farm Manager who will have overall responsibility for planning coordinating supervising and executing daily farm operations across crop production personnel management machinery utilization farm inputs and operational reporting. The ideal candidate must possess strong technical agricultural knowledge proven leadership capabilities practical field management experience and a proven track record of running a commercial farm efficiently.
Responsibilities:
Farm Operations: Plan organize and supervise daily farm activities. Oversee land preparation planting irrigation spraying fertilization weed control harvesting and post-harvest handling. Ensure timely execution of all farm operations according to crop calendars and production targets. Manage field productivity crop health and yield optimization.
Team Management: Supervise supervisors field operators machine operators and casual labor teams. Recruit train discipline and motivate farm personnel. Allocate manpower efficiently across farm units. Enforce staff productivity and accountability standards.
Crop & Agronomy Management: Monitor crop performance and implement best agronomic practices. Develop pest disease and weed management programs. Coordinate irrigation drainage soil fertility and nutrient management. Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions quickly.
Machinery & Input Management: Supervise tractors sprayers irrigation systems and farm equipment. Monitor usage of fertilizers chemicals seeds fuel and farm supplies. Reduce wastage theft and operational losses. Coordinate maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment.
Administration & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of field operations labor yields inputs and expenses. Prepare weekly and monthly operational reports. Develop production plans budgets and performance tracking systems. Support management decision-making through data and operational analysis.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to farm safety procedures and environmental standards. Promote good agricultural practices and responsible chemical handling. Maintain security order and discipline within farm operations.
Requirements
HND in agriculture agronomy crop science agricultural engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 58 years of experience managing commercial crop farming operations.
Strong knowledge of large-scale field crop production.
Experience with irrigation systems tractors sprayers and mechanized farming.
Strong leadership staff management and organizational skills.
Good understanding of budgeting record-keeping and operational reporting.
Ability to live and work in a farm environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic farm record systems is an advantage.
Candidates must possess hands-on experience in palm and pepper farming.
Preferred Experience:
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will have an advantage:
Pawpaw Production
Cassava production
Oil palm plantation management
Vegetable/open-field production
Drip irrigation systems
Commercial agribusiness operations
Benefits
Remuneration: NGNMonthly
-Accommodation
-Transport support
-Performance bonuses
-Mobile communication allowance
-Training and career development opportunities
Required Skills:
HND in agriculture agronomy crop science agricultural engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 58 years of experience managing commercial crop farming operations. Strong knowledge of large-scale field crop production. Experience with irrigation systems tractors sprayers and mechanized farming. Strong leadership staff management and organizational skills. Good understanding of budgeting record-keeping and operational reporting. Ability to live and work in a farm environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic farm record systems is an advantage. Candidates must possess hands-on experience in palm and pepper farming. Preferred Experience: Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will have an advantage: Pawpaw Production Cassava production Oil palm plantation management Vegetable/open-field production Drip irrigation systems Commercial agribusiness operations
Our client is seeking an experienced Farm Manager who will have overall responsibility for planning coordinating supervising and executing daily farm operations across crop production personnel management machinery utilization farm inputs and operational reporting. The ideal candidate must possess s...
Our client is seeking an experienced Farm Manager who will have overall responsibility for planning coordinating supervising and executing daily farm operations across crop production personnel management machinery utilization farm inputs and operational reporting. The ideal candidate must possess strong technical agricultural knowledge proven leadership capabilities practical field management experience and a proven track record of running a commercial farm efficiently.
Responsibilities:
Farm Operations: Plan organize and supervise daily farm activities. Oversee land preparation planting irrigation spraying fertilization weed control harvesting and post-harvest handling. Ensure timely execution of all farm operations according to crop calendars and production targets. Manage field productivity crop health and yield optimization.
Team Management: Supervise supervisors field operators machine operators and casual labor teams. Recruit train discipline and motivate farm personnel. Allocate manpower efficiently across farm units. Enforce staff productivity and accountability standards.
Crop & Agronomy Management: Monitor crop performance and implement best agronomic practices. Develop pest disease and weed management programs. Coordinate irrigation drainage soil fertility and nutrient management. Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions quickly.
Machinery & Input Management: Supervise tractors sprayers irrigation systems and farm equipment. Monitor usage of fertilizers chemicals seeds fuel and farm supplies. Reduce wastage theft and operational losses. Coordinate maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment.
Administration & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of field operations labor yields inputs and expenses. Prepare weekly and monthly operational reports. Develop production plans budgets and performance tracking systems. Support management decision-making through data and operational analysis.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to farm safety procedures and environmental standards. Promote good agricultural practices and responsible chemical handling. Maintain security order and discipline within farm operations.
Requirements
HND in agriculture agronomy crop science agricultural engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 58 years of experience managing commercial crop farming operations.
Strong knowledge of large-scale field crop production.
Experience with irrigation systems tractors sprayers and mechanized farming.
Strong leadership staff management and organizational skills.
Good understanding of budgeting record-keeping and operational reporting.
Ability to live and work in a farm environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic farm record systems is an advantage.
Candidates must possess hands-on experience in palm and pepper farming.
Preferred Experience:
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will have an advantage:
Pawpaw Production
Cassava production
Oil palm plantation management
Vegetable/open-field production
Drip irrigation systems
Commercial agribusiness operations
Benefits
Remuneration: NGNMonthly
-Accommodation
-Transport support
-Performance bonuses
-Mobile communication allowance
-Training and career development opportunities
Required Skills:
HND in agriculture agronomy crop science agricultural engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 58 years of experience managing commercial crop farming operations. Strong knowledge of large-scale field crop production. Experience with irrigation systems tractors sprayers and mechanized farming. Strong leadership staff management and organizational skills. Good understanding of budgeting record-keeping and operational reporting. Ability to live and work in a farm environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic farm record systems is an advantage. Candidates must possess hands-on experience in palm and pepper farming. Preferred Experience: Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will have an advantage: Pawpaw Production Cassava production Oil palm plantation management Vegetable/open-field production Drip irrigation systems Commercial agribusiness operations
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