Farm Manager at Farmyad Enterprises

Farmyad Enterprises is an agricultural technology platform created for a cause to strengthenfood security and create agro investment opportunities in AFRICA.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Manager

Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• We are looking for an experienced livestock farmer to manage a startup farm located around Mowe, Ogun State area. The manager will spend many hours weekly conducting research on methods to improve egg production and reduce bird mortality.
• In addition, the manager will perform a long list of duties that range from checking feed readings to testing birds in houses for the presence of disease.
• The ideal candidate will be someone with a keen understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and performance of commercial layers.
• Manager will live on Farm Premises.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to implement, and enforce policies that cover feed efficiency, egg production, and mortality goals.
• Responsible for developing an annual production system for the farm (as applicable.)
• Responsible for training all new house employees.
• Responsible for performing, communicating, and evaluating post mortem inspections of birds. This will be required on a Weekly basis.
• Responsible for making feed recommendations based on egg quality and monthly bird performance.
• Responsible for training, implementing, and enforcing all animal welfare policies as defined by Farm Management.
• Responsible to oversee that production and feed goals are followed and for accurately reporting progress weekly
• Responsible for Managing Livestock waste

Sales and Marketing:

• Assist with marketing, sales and distribution of all livestock and livestock produce
• Communicate with customers and CSA members including emails, Facebook, Instagram posts, etc. regarding current production offering etc.
• Provide current content for website and advertisements.
• Participate in appreciation gatherings for volunteers

Operations and Finance:

• Track farm operations and data
• Assist with Purchase orders for all farming supplies, tools and equipment
• Manage products/inventory tracking in accounting and on-line sales systems
• Ensure property is maintained for safety, participate in property/liability reviews and remediation efforts
• Be responsible for compliance with all city, county and state agricultural, food and safety policies, including permits etc.
• Create annual budget for farm related activities and track performance against budget by updating sales (essentially automated), expenses and capital expenditures on an ongoing basis on a timely basis. Participate in quarterly financial review meetings.

Other Support and Note:

• Be responsible for feeding, providing water and collecting eggs of farm animals (12 chickens, 5 ruminants) during normal working hours and when Owners are on vacation.

Education

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. Degree in Agriculture with 5 years Experience.

Skills and Qualities Required:

• Must be patient, diligent and honest
• Must be organized, with strong planning skills to ensure operations are efficient
• Strong communication skills required to interact with customers and volunteers
• A serious interest in farming as a lifestyle and livelihood

Application Closing Date
17th June, 2021.