Farm Manager

17 ore fa

lucca, toscana, Italia Alliance Recruitment Agency Tempo pieno
Position : Farm Manager 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.