Agriculture Engineer/Farm Manager Responsibilities:

• Analyzing agricultural operations and looking at new technologies and ways of doing things to improve land use, increase yields, and conserve resources.
• Analyzing existing operations, staff and financial documents and recommending improvements.
• Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understand expectations.
• Waste management, including agricultural residues, and fertilizer runoff
• Water management, conservation, and storage for production
• Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, fruits and also perform tests on soil and water.
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables
• Ensuring all staff adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or equivalent and 10 years of experience.

• Additional courses in Business Management or Administration is recommended.
• Extensive experience in a farming-related field.
• Management experience would be a plus.
• A passion for Agriculture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.