Farm Manager’s Job Description

Abaal Polytechnic College is searching for a farm manager equipped with the latest knowledge, skills, and practices of farming to achieve profitable farming solution. The farm manager’s responsibilities include monitoring staff, crops, and livestock, purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring maximum profit. The farm manager should be able to maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science.  

To be successful, the farm manager need be detail-oriented but also keep the bigger picture in mind. Outstanding candidates are keen problem solvers who are focused on efficiency and take a hands-on approach to management.

Farm Manager Responsibilities:

· Supervising construction/installation of different types of greenhouses, shade-nets, dripping irrigations, etc.

· Introducing new technologies and smart farming to increase the farm profit.

· Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.

· Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.

· Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, livestock, and also perform tests on soil and water.

· Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.

· Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.

· Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.

· Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.

· Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.

· Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.

· Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

Farm Manager Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, diploma in Horticulture or equivalent.

· Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended.

· Extensive experience in a farming-related field.

· Management experience would be a plus.

· A passion for agriculture.

· Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

· The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.

· Superb communication and interpersonal skills.

· Willingness to work overtime as required.