FARM MANAGER (MIXED FARMING)
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Job summary
Oversee daily activities across both crop and livestock sections of the farm
Min Qualification:
Diploma
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
3 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 9 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
JOB TITLE: FARM MANAGER (MIXED FARMING)
NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME
INDUSTRY: MIXED FARMING
SALARY: KSHS. 25,000-30,000
JOB LOCATION: KILIFI
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Farm Operations Management
- Oversee daily activities across both crop and livestock sections of the farm.
- Develop and implement farm work plans, planting schedules, and livestock feeding regimes.
- Monitor farm inputs and outputs, ensuring optimal use of resources.
Livestock Management
- Supervise care, feeding, breeding, health, and general welfare of animals (e.g., dairy cattle, goats, poultry, etc.).
- Work with veterinary professionals to implement preventive and curative animal health programs.
- Maintain accurate livestock records (breeding, vaccinations, milk yields, etc.).
Crop Production & Horticulture
- Plan and manage the cultivation of horticultural crops (e.g., vegetables, fruits).
- Provide technical advice on pest and disease control, irrigation, soil fertility, and crop rotation.
- Ensure timely planting, fertilization, weeding, and harvesting of crops.
Staff Supervision & Training
- Supervise and coordinate farm workers to ensure productivity and discipline.
- Provide on-the-job training to staff on modern agricultural practices and farm safety.
- Organize work schedules and evaluate employee performance.
Farm Planning and Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate farm records including production data, inventory, and financial transactions.
- Analyze performance and prepare regular reports on farm progress and outcomes.
- Assist in budgeting, procurement of inputs, and stock management.
Compliance and Sustainability
- Ensure farm practices comply with national agricultural regulations and environmental standards.
- Promote sustainable farming methods to enhance soil health, biodiversity, and water conservation.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience managing a busy farm with both livestock and horticultural crops
- Strong knowledge of crop and animal production techniques, farm machinery, and irrigation systems
- Ability to manage and lead a team effectively
- Computer literacy and familiarity with basic farm management software/tools is an added advantage
- Good communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
HOW TO APPLY
- If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
- Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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