Requirements:Knowledge of modern farm practices especially organic farming Organizational and time management skills
Supervisory skills and management ability
Numerical aptitude
Willingness to be outside in all weathers and patience to undertake practical tasks
Full driving license
Self-motivation, with the ability to motivate others
Large-scale business awareness
Marketing skills
Negotiation skills
Genuine commitment to farming
Ability to develop and present reports using office tools and other presentation tools
Good technical knowledge
Good understanding of modern farming methods
Good verbal and written communications skills
The ability to work with discretion
Systematic working style
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure
Bachelors Degree or HND in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agric Economics, Agronomy or a related science discipline.
Responsibilities:Responsible for the design, development and day to day operations of an organic farm.
Recruiting, training and supervising labourers and workers
Undertake practical activities, such as driving tractors, operating farm machinery and spraying fields with pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
Purchase supplies such as crop inputs, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
Ensure farm practices are at acceptable global standards for organic farms
Maintain and monitor the quality and quantity of crop yield and livestock
Understand the implications of weather and make contingency plans
Ensure that farm activities comply with government regulations
Maintain knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them
Forward planning
Keeping on top of all projects to make sure that work progresses in a satisfactory manner
Apply health and safety standards across the farm estate
Keep up-to-date financial and operational records
Produce and provide regular update and records to managementBenefits:Competitive salary and benefits
Salario: Negotiable