Farm Manager

Job title : Farm Manager

Job Summary

• The Farm Manager is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and supervision of all farm operations across multiple agricultural enterprises, including crop production, poultry, fishery, and livestock
• . The role ensures efficient farm productivity, proper utilization of resources, compliance with agricultural best practices, and achievement of production and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily farm operations across crop, poultry, fishery, and livestock units.
• Develop and implement annual and seasonal production plans to meet business objectives.
• Supervise farm supervisors, field officers, and farm workers, ensuring productivity and adherence to work schedules.
• Monitor crop cultivation activities, including land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilizer application, pest and disease control, and harvesting.
• Oversee poultry operations, including broiler and layer management, vaccination schedules, feeding programs, biosecurity, and production performance.
• Manage fish farming activities, including pond preparation, stocking, feeding, water quality management, harvesting, and fish health.
• Ensure the proper care, feeding, breeding, and health management of livestock where applicable.
• Monitor inventory of farm inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, feeds, chemicals, veterinary supplies, and equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for farm machinery, vehicles, irrigation systems, and other equipment.
• Prepare and manage farm budgets while monitoring operational costs to improve profitability.
• Maintain accurate records of production, inventory, sales, expenses, mortality, yields, and staff attendance.
• Implement sustainable farming practices and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Identify and implement innovative farming techniques to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate procurement of farm inputs and ensure timely availability of resources.
• Liaise with agronomists, veterinarians, government agencies, suppliers, and other stakeholders as required.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual operational reports for Management.
• Ensure security of farm assets, equipment, livestock, and harvested produce.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Crop Science, Agronomy, Fisheries, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
• Willingness to travel within the south westh region.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' practical experience managing a commercial farm.
• Demonstrated experience in crop production, poultry farming, fish farming, and/or livestock management.
• Experience managing large farm teams and coordinating multiple farming activities simultaneously.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of modern agricultural practices and farm management techniques.
• Good understanding of poultry production systems, fish farming, crop cultivation, and livestock management.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, fertilizer application, pest and disease management.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and people management skills.
• Good financial and budgeting skills.
• Ability to analyze farm performance and prepare operational reports.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail

Benefits

• Salary: N300,000 - N450,000 monthly. 
• Accomodation is Available.