Farm Manager

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The farm manager will oversee daily farm operations including crop production, personnel management, machinery use, and reporting. Requires HND in agriculture, 5-8 years commercial farm management experience, and strong leadership skills. Located in Ebonyi, Nigeria, offering full-time employment with salary between NGN 400,000 and 600,000.

• Senior level role requiring 5-8 years of commercial farm management experience
• Responsibilities include crop production, team management, and machinery oversight
• Preferred experience in pawpaw, cassava, oil palm, or vegetable production
• Salary range: NGN 400,000 - 600,000 per month

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Find a Job + + + + Search Farm Manager Anonymous Employer Management & Business Development 1 month ago Easy apply Rest of Nigeria (Ebonyi) Full Time Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry NGN 400,000 - 600,000 Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Job summary The farm manager will have overall responsibility for planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing daily farm operations across crop production, personnel management, machinery use, farm inputs, and operational reporting. The ideal candidate must possess strong technical agricultural knowledge, leadership ability, practical field management skills, and a proven ability to run a commercial farm efficiently. Min Qualification: HND Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 5 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Ebonyi, Nigeria Job descriptions & requirements Responsibilities: Farm Operations: 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. Team Management: 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. Crop & Agronomy Management: 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). 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