Agriculture Jobs in Kenya

Farm Manager

Job Description

Daily management of all departments within the farm to ensure maximum revenue and profit generation from agriculture and livestock resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure revenue generation through proper production plans for dairy and crops.
• Maintain effective pest and disease control for both livestock and crops.
• Oversee the procurement of supplies including monitoring of requisitions of farm inputs.
• Develop and apply Health & Safety standards across the farm and ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Provide advisory support on Farm Management and Operations to stakeholders and propose new innovations to maximize the farm’s profitability.
• Monitor the performance of employees through appraisals to ensure productivity and bridge the gap through training where required.
• In liaison with other Departments, develop the farm work plan, monthly management reports, and quarterly Board papers.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and training of employees.
• Manage the marketing and sale of all products produced on the farm e.g. dairy, grains, vegetables & honey.
• Supervise key activities that include land preparation, planting, fertilization, and harvesting on the farm

• Experience in managing a large dairy farm with over 500 livestock herds with cash crops & food crops.
• Experience in the development of farm KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for both livestock and crops.
• Experience in farm activity planning for both machinery maintenance and animal production.
• Experience in business compliance, budgeting, and periodic reporting to stakeholders.
• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or Horticulture.
• Minimum of ten years relevant experience working in Agriculture /Horticulture or Farming sector.
• Possess a qualification that demonstrates Technical competence in Crop and Livestock Management.

Key Skills

• Ability to lead and manage Teams.
• Communication and Presentation skills.