Farm Manager

• Plan, organise, and supervise daily farm activities.
• Oversee land preparation, planting, irrigation, spraying, fertilisation, 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 optimisation.

• Supervise supervisors, field operators, machine operators, and casual labour teams.
• Recruit, train, discipline, and motivate farm personnel.
• Allocate manpower efficiently across farm units.
• Enforce staff productivity and accountability standards.

• 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, labour, 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 5–8 years of experience managing commercial crop farming operations. 
• Strong knowledge of large-scale field crop production.
• Experience with irrigation systems, tractors, sprayers, and mechanised farming.
• Strong leadership, staff management, and organisational 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.

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

Location: Edda, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Remuneration: NGN 400,000 – 600,000 Monthly (negotiable based on experience and performance).

Benefits:

• Additional benefits may include:
• Accommodation
• Transport support
• Performance bonuses
• Mobile communication allowance
• Training and career development opportunities