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Farm Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Company Veritas Bridg...
Industry Various
Category Agriculture
Location Agona Okotokw...
Job Status Full-time
Salary Attractive, a...
Education Bachelor̵...
Experience N/A
Job Expires Jul 31, 2017
Contact Adwoa Opoku-M...
 

Job Description

LOCATION: AGONA OKOTOKWA (NEAR KWANYAKO), CENTRAL REGION

REPORTS TO: CEO

ROLE SUMMARY:

The farm manager is responsible for the physical performance of the farm. He/she will be responsible for the day to day running of the farm. As Golden Ridge Farms is positioned to be an Agricultural Centre of Excellence, the applicant must be able to offer practical training to students of our partner institutions.

The Farm Manager will need to have a good understanding of modern farming methods, a commitment to animal welfare and an interest in, and understanding of, the ways in which farming impacts the environment. An awareness of customer demand, food standards and sustainability are also all important.

CORE DUTIES

  • Coordinates procurement with the supply chain manager;
  • Directs, coordinates and supervises worker activities such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, grading, and record keeping;
  • Contracts with farmers or independent owners for raising of crops or for management of crop production;
  • Coordinates growing activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, packing houses, and other related departments;
  • Analyzes market conditions to determine acreage allocations;
  • Records information such as production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and prepares operational reports;
  • Determines procedural changes in drying, grading, storage, and shipment for greater efficiency and accuracy;
  • Analyzes soil to determine type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum production;
  • Inspects equipment to ensure proper functioning;
  • Maintains operational production and employment records for farms;
  • Plans and directs development and production of hybrid plant varieties with high yield or disease and insect resistant characteristics;
  • Maintains a knowledge of pests and diseases as well as an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them;
  • Applies health and safety standards across the farm estate;
  • Directs the breeding or raising of livestock using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement;
  • Inspects farm or ranch structures such as buildings, fences, or roads, ordering repair or maintenance activities as needed;
  • Monitors pasture or grazing land use to ensure that livestock are properly fed or that conservation methods, such as rotational grazing, are used;
  • Responsible for ensuring that livestock barns are kept clean and in liveable condition;
  • Oversee breeding activities;
  • Monitoring animal health and welfare including liaising with veterinary officers.

Required Skills or Experience

QUALIFICATION: Candidate must hold at least a HND/Degree in Agriculture or a related field.

KEY SKILLS

  • Knowledge of food production;
  • Organisational and time management skills;
  • Supervisory skills and management ability;
  • Willingness to be outside in all weathers and patience to undertake all sorts of practical, sometimes repetitive jobs;
  • Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others;
  • Larger-scale business awareness;
  • Genuine commitment to farming;
  • Good technical knowledge.

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