Corporate Staffing Farm Manager Job

Farm Manager Job, Current Agricultural Jobs In Kenya,

Gross Salary: 40-50k,
Location: Timau, Meru,

Our client is a newly established small high end resort based in Timau, Meru. They are looking to hire a qualified and experienced farm operations manager with diverse knowledge in agriculture which comprises animals and plants.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Experience in handling livestock on-farm which comprises dairy cows, sheep, goats, and crops which comprises vegetables, fruits, etc.
• Implement strategies for maximum yield, organize farm administration, and manage businesses and farm staff.
• Look for a market for the products.
• Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters.
• Buy supplies such as fertilizer and seeds.
• Maintain and monitor the quality of yield, whether livestock or crops.
• Monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with Government vets.
• Maintain knowledge of pests, and diseases, understanding how they spread and how to treat them.
• Apply health and safety standards across the farm estate.
• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruits, vegetables, meats, chicken parts, eggs, etc.
• Visiting different divisions to inspect crops, and livestock and also perform tests on soil and water.
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Do Artificial insemination,
• Fodder production and preservation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Agriculture Science, Animal Science, or extensive experience in managing a farm.
• 2 – 3 years’ work experience.
• A passion for agriculture and looking after dairy animals
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Extensive experience in managing a farm.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and excellent budgeting skills

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