Farm Manager - Nigeria

Job Title : Farm Manager - Nigeria


Location nigeria


Description


Responsible for planning strategies for maximum yield, organising farm administration,


working machinery, organising


associated businesses and managing staff. Display technical and practical competence, as


well as the ability to make sound


business decisions


Responsible for the managing of Crop production; especially Sesame Seeds, Soya bean,


Corn, Cassava etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands the various irrigation systems and manage for optimum efficiency

• Understand and manage community dynamics

• Educate the community farmers on new products and usage

• Demonstrate new agricultural discoveries to staff and farm communities

• Manage relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, community leaders and


Farmers

• Planning finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters

• Practical activities, e.g. driving tractors, operating machinery, spraying fields, etc.

• Planning, organising and managing the activities of a farm

• Marketing the farm's products

• Buying supplies, such as fertiliser 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 crop yield

• Understanding the implications of the weather and making contingency plans

• Making sure that products are ready for deadlines, such as auctions and markets

• Ensuring that farm activities comply with government regulations

• Maintaining knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and


how to treat them

• Applying health and safety standards across the farm estate

• Protecting the environment and maintaining biodiversity

• Keeping financial records up to date

• Prepare annual farm plan, goals and objectives

• Setting budget and production targets

• Buying and selling animals or produce

• Keeping records of crops

• Recruiting, training and supervising staff for crop infection and disease

• Working with officials on areas like habitat conservation

• Processing their own products, e.g. vegetables or cold pressed oils




Person Specifications/ Qualifications



. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a top tier University, or relevant experience




• 10+ years of work experience, with at least 2 years of experience developing and executing


agricultural projects


Please Apply On:


Mr. Naresh Kodavoor


T: +91-22-42489697 | M: +91-9167961224


E : [email protected], [email protected],


Skype: naresh.datum


Website : http://www.datum-recruitment.com/






E : [email protected] | Skype: naresh.datum