Farm Manager

Farm Manager

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Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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Created Date: 2026-09-11

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Salary: 100000

Industry: Others

Openings: 1

Primary Responsibilities :
Farm Operations & Team Leadership • Plan, organize, and supervise all farm activities: land preparation, planting, irrigation, crop maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. • Develop seasonal cropping plans aligned to farm objectives and market demand. • Lead, mentor, and supervise farm supervisors and field teams; train and manage local farm workers. • Oversee the maintenance and effective use of farm machinery, tools, irrigation systems, and infrastructure. Crop & Livestock Management • Oversee crop production and ensure adherence to best agronomic practices. • Coordinate integrated pest and disease management programs. • Support livestock integration within regenerative farming systems where applicable. • Monitor crop health, yield performance, and resource efficiency. Irrigation & Resource Management • Manage irrigation scheduling and water resource use across the farm. • Oversee water-harvesting structures, ponds, and irrigation infrastructure. • Implement water conservation and climate-resilient farming practices. Sustainability, Compliance & Safety • Ensure compliance with local agricultural regulations, environmental standards, and company policy. • Participate in audits, certifications, and farm assessments as required. • Uphold health, safety, environmental, and biosecurity standards across all farm operations. Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination • Prepare weekly, monthly, and seasonal farm performance reports. • Collaborate with agronomists, regenerative agriculture specialists, engineers, and the management team. • Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, budgets, and operational improvements. • Support planning and execution of future farm development projects.
Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Forestry, Animal Science, or a related field. • 10+ years managing large-scale commercial farms, plantations, or regenerative agriculture projects • Strong knowledge of regenerative agriculture, soil health management, agroforestry, and sustainable farming systems. • Proven experience managing farm labor, budgets, and operational planning. • Solid understanding of irrigation systems, crop production, and farm mechanization. • Confident with farm record-keeping and reporting. • Prior experience on a large-scale agricultural project is essential; experience in Africa is a strong advantage. • Exposure to carbon farming, biochar production, composting systems, or ecosystem restoration is a plus. • Proven leadership and team management skills, including experience managing multicultural teams. • Willingness to relocate and live full-time on a remote farm in Uganda for the duration of the assignment. • Willingness to travel within project locations as required.
Location

: Alliance Recruitment Agency

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