Date Posted
Position: Agriculture Manager
Nationality: Jordan Lebanon & South Africa
Job location: Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Candidate location: Open
Qualifications:
- Experience in managing greenhouse operations and/or fruit production is preferred.
- Knowledge of farm equipment including irrigation systems tractors and harvesters commonly used in the UAE.
- Knowledge of greenhouse equipment fertigation especially hydroponics lighting cooling and irrigation systems.
- Bachelors degree in agriculture
- 5 years of experience in farm management or a related field.
- Optional certification in greenhouse management such as the Greenhouse Management Professional (GMP) certification.
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of crop production and protection practices (IPM).
- Experience with budget management and financial analysis.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to agriculture.
- Proficient in the use of technology and farm management software.
Job responsibilities:
- Management of crop production especially fruits in Greenhouse Nethouse and open field environments
- Crop Scheduling
- Land Preparation
- Planting Growing & Harvesting
- Processing & Packaging of all produce
- Delivery of all produce from the farm
- Budgeting and costing of produce related activities
- Manage fertigation including hydroponics and monitor crops produced in protected environments and open field to ensure the efficient production of crops.
- Pest control measures IPM
- Irrigation systems management
- Oversight of product quality control and postharvest product management.
- Field scouting crop rotation and cover cropping
- Supervision of the daytoday time management and labor requirements
- Plan and execute farm operations to ensure the efficient and profitable production of crops.
- Supervise and manage staff including hiring training and performance management.
- Develop and manage budgets for farm operations including expenses related to labor equipment and supplies.
- Manage equipment maintenance and repair ensuring that all machinery is in good working order.
- Oversee the purchase of supplies including plant material fertilizers pesticides and manage inventory to ensure adequate supply levels.
- Monitor market conditions and make recommendations for crop rotation and other operational decisions.
- Coordinate with the sales department to ensure that crops are marketed and sold effectively.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to food safety environmental regulations and labor laws.
- Maintain accurate records of farm operations including crop yields expenses and revenues.
- Collaborate with other farm managers for development and experience learning.
- Main crops of interest are fruit trees (papaya banana mango citrus ..) grown in greenhouse net house and open field
- stay uptodate on best practices and emerging technologies in agriculture such as new varieties horticultural practices fertigation and report on it
Salary AED 30000 benefits
Remote Work :
No