Farm Manager

Position : Farm Manager

(Sustainable Farming)
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Location : Rome, Italy

The Role

As Farm Manager, you will own the day-to-day running of our agriculture farm in Uganda — from land preparation and planting through to harvest and post-harvest operations. You'll lead field teams, manage budgets and resources, and drive the rollout of regenerative practices including soil regeneration, agroforestry, carbon farming, and water-conservation systems. This is a hands-on leadership role based full-time on the farm.

Key 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.