About the client

Our client is a commercial agricultural enterprise spanning 500 acres in Kiryandongo District, dedicated to large-scale cereal and grain production. We operate a high-intensity model with two production seasons per year. We are seeking a highly practical, hands-on, and results-driven Farm Manager to oversee day-to-day field operations, machinery management, and crop production.

Position Overview

The Farm Manager serves as the core operational execution engine of the farm, turning strategic seasonal plans into high-yielding field realities. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role is responsible for the daily supervision of 15 permanent staff and up to 300 seasonal workers. The Farm Manager ensures that land preparation, planting, crop protection, harvesting, and post-harvest handling are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

1. Daily Field Operations & Agronomy

• Execute the seasonal farm plans, crop cycles, and daily work schedules as aligned with the General Manager.
• Oversee all agronomic activities including land preparation, precision planting, fertilizer application, pest/disease management, and irrigation (where applicable).
• Monitor crop health daily, proactively identifying risks (pests, disease, moisture stress) and implementing swift corrective actions.
• Drive maximum grain yield per acre while strictly minimizing post-harvest losses.

2. Workforce Supervision & Labor Relations

• Directly manage, schedule, and motivate the 15 permanent field staff and large pools of seasonal casual laborers (up to 300 during peak times).
• Ensure high productivity, discipline, and adherence to safety protocols across all field teams.
• Manage daily casual labor logs, task assignments, and performance tracking for accurate payroll processing.

3. Machinery, Inventory & Asset Maintenance

• Ensure the optimal operation, routine maintenance, and security of all farm machinery, tractors, implements, and specialized tools.
• Manage farm stores and inventory, tracking the precise usage of high-value inputs like seeds, fertilizers, fuel, and agrochemicals.
• Oversee the upkeep of storage facilities (silos/stores) to maintain strict grain quality standards post-harvest.

4. Data Collection & Reporting

• Maintain meticulous daily records of field activities, weather data, input applications, and machinery runtime.
• Provide accurate daily and weekly operational updates to the General Manager regarding crop progress, labor attendance, and operational bottlenecks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, Agricultural Engineering, or Farm Management (Required).
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in commercial agricultural operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role on a large-scale (200+ acre) cereal or grain farm.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep practical knowledge of modern mechanized grain production, soil nutrition, pest management, and post-harvest handling protocols.
• Machinery Competency: Strong understanding of agricultural machinery operations and preventive maintenance scheduling is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Execution Focus: A practical doer who excels at translating high-level plans into efficient daily field routines.
• Resilience & Grit: Thrives in a fast-paced, rural farm setting and is ready to work extended hours during critical planting and harvesting windows.
• Strong Leadership: Proven ability to command respect, manage large, diverse casual labor forces, and resolve conflicts constructively on the ground.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous regarding crop spacing, chemical calibration, cleanliness of stores, and input measurements.

• Execute the seasonal farm plans, crop cycles, and daily work schedules as aligned with the General Manager.
• Oversee all agronomic activities including land preparation, precision planting, fertilizer application, pest/disease management, and irrigation (where applicable).
• Monitor crop health daily, proactively identifying risks (pests, disease, moisture stress) and implementing swift corrective actions.
• Drive maximum grain yield per acre while strictly minimizing post-harvest losses.
• Directly manage, schedule, and motivate the 15 permanent field staff and large pools of seasonal casual laborers (up to 300 during peak times).
• Ensure high productivity, discipline, and adherence to safety protocols across all field teams.
• Manage daily casual labor logs, task assignments, and performance tracking for accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure the optimal operation, routine maintenance, and security of all farm machinery, tractors, implements, and specialized tools.
• Manage farm stores and inventory, tracking the precise usage of high-value inputs like seeds, fertilizers, fuel, and agrochemicals.
• Oversee the upkeep of storage facilities (silos/stores) to maintain strict grain quality standards post-harvest.
• Maintain meticulous daily records of field activities, weather data, input applications, and machinery runtime.
• Provide accurate daily and weekly operational updates to the General Manager regarding crop progress, labor attendance, and operational bottlenecks.

• Practical knowledge of modern mechanized grain production
• Soil nutrition
• Pest management
• Post-harvest handling protocols
• Agricultural machinery operations
• Preventive maintenance scheduling
• Leadership
• Attention to detail

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, Agricultural Engineering, or Farm Management (Required).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in commercial agricultural operations
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role on a large-scale (200+ acre) cereal or grain farm.