Farm Manager at ADKAN Services

About the Role

An established company is recruiting for a Farm Manager to oversee agricultural operations and drive productivity across commercial farming activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of commercial farm (crop, livestock, or mixed farming)
• Monitor and improve farm productivity and recommend appropriate agricultural interventions
• Supervise farm workers and contractors
• Oversee farm budgeting, record keeping, and cost control
• Implement modern agricultural practices, machinery maintenance, irrigation systems, pest control, and crop/livestock rotation systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, Crop Science, Farm Management, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience managing a commercial farm (crop, livestock, or mixed farming)
• Proven knowledge of modern agricultural practices, machinery, irrigation systems, pest control, and crop/livestock rotation systems
• Strong understanding of farm budgeting, record keeping, and cost control
• Experience in personnel management, including supervision of farm workers and contractors
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to reside in or near Shagamu or work on-site daily

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with agronomic tools, GPS systems, and basic farm technology
• Knowledge of agricultural regulations and environmental compliance
• Experience with farm-to-market strategies or agro-processing
• Strong leadership qualities and decision-making ability under pressure

Location

Lagos, Nigeria (Shagamu or on-site)