Job Purpose

The Farm Manager will oversee the daily operations of the farm, including crop cultivation, livestock management, and personnel supervision, to ensure efficient and profitable agricultural production. Be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing farming activities to maximize yield and profitability. Managing resources, implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate farm operations, including planting, harvesting, and livestock care.
• Develop and implement farming plans, schedules, and budgets to optimize productivity and profitability.
• Monitor crop yields, livestock health, and environmental conditions to identify issues and implement corrective measures.
• Oversee farrow-to-finish piggery (breeding, farrowing, weaning, finishing).
• Manage cow dairy herd (milking, calf rearing & heifer rearing).
• Supervise forage crop production for silage and hay.
• Feed management include stocks management
• Coordinate feed formulation and supply for pigs and dairy.
• Herd fertility & herd health management
• Ensure biosecurity, milk quality, and animal welfare standards.
• Monitor and control expenses to stay within budgetary limits.
• Implement sustainable farming practices to conserve resources and minimize environmental impact.
• Coordinate with agronomists, veterinarians, and other agricultural professionals as needed

Required Skills and Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Good Leadership skills
• Sound Planning and organization
• Excellent Problem-solving abilities
• Good financial management skills
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Sound knowledge of sustainable farming practices

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in General Agriculture/Animal Science
• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ work experience as a Farm Manager or Supervisor
• Proven Zambian Agricultural knowledge
• Certificate in Artificial insemination will be a plus
• Computer literacy with excellent Microsoft skills.

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

• Plan and coordinate farm operations, including planting, harvesting, and livestock care.
• Develop and implement farming plans, schedules, and budgets to optimize productivity and profitability.
• Monitor crop yields, livestock health, and environmental conditions to identify issues and implement corrective measures.
• Oversee farrow-to-finish piggery (breeding, farrowing, weaning, finishing).
• Manage cow dairy herd (milking, calf rearing & heifer rearing).
• Supervise forage crop production for silage and hay.
• Feed management include stocks management
• Coordinate feed formulation and supply for pigs and dairy.
• Herd fertility & herd health management
• Ensure biosecurity, milk quality, and animal welfare standards.
• Monitor and control expenses to stay within budgetary limits.
• Implement sustainable farming practices to conserve resources and minimize environmental impact.
• Coordinate with agronomists, veterinarians, and other agricultural professionals as needed

• Good communication skills
• Good Leadership skills
• Sound Planning and organization
• Excellent Problem-solving abilities
• Good financial management skills
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Sound knowledge of sustainable farming practices

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in General Agriculture/Animal Science
• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ work experience as a Farm Manager or Supervisor
• Proven Zambian Agricultural knowledge
• Certificate in Artificial insemination will be a plus
• Computer literacy with excellent Microsoft skills.