Farm manager

Role Description

A Farm Manager is responsible for overseeing daily farm operations, production, staff, equipment, and resources to ensure productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily farm operations and production activities.
• Develop seasonal production plans and work schedules.
• Oversee crop cultivation and/or livestock operations.
• Supervise farm workers and assign daily tasks.
• Monitor crop and livestock health, quality, and performance.
• Manage irrigation, fertilization, pest control, feeding, and related activities.
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Manage farm supplies, materials, inventory, and storage.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
• Maintain production records, operational data, and reports.
• Monitor yields, costs, productivity, and farm performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and agricultural standards.
• Identify operational issues and implement practical solutions.
• Improve productivity, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and management reports.
• Train staff and promote safe and effective working practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Animal Science , or a related field.
• Relevant experience in farm management or agricultural operations.
• Strong knowledge of crop production and/or livestock management.
• Understanding of irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and farm operations.
• Experience supervising farm workers and managing daily activities.
• Knowledge of agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Understanding of health, safety, environmental, and agricultural standards.
• Experience with budgets, inventory, suppliers, and cost control.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in outdoor and physically demanding environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant farm-management systems.
• Professional, responsible, practical, and proactive approach.