Farm Manager

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Position: Farm Manager

Obel Foods (Pty) Ltd T/A FRESH EDGE is looking for a Farm Manager with experience in commercial hydroponic crop production. The Manager should be knowledgeable on all facets of a greenhouse operation:- climate control, crop management control, crop scheduling, fertigation, irrigation, seedling production and transplanting, pests and disease controlling, nutrient combination, growth media, post harvesting activities, labour management & yields.

Responsibilities:

– Oversee all operations of the team

– Hire, train, and manage staff

– Implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) & Good Handling Practices (GHP)

– Direct/train employees in tasks including planting. pruning and harvesting

– Establish Operating Policies, Procedures and Standards

– Manage & schedule harvests based on crop/market/delivery schedules

– Implement Disease and pest Management Program

– Scout/monitor for insect and fungal pathogens

– Integrated Pest ianagement (PM) Program

– Manage seedling proauction and transplanting

– Monitor and maintain inventory for fertilizer, Growth Media, consumables and marketing

– Compile and maintain cultivation and production data

– Identify new revenue opportunities

– Test water quality on a regular basis

– Compile financial & production reports

Necessary Skills & Qualifications:

– Minimum 1 year of experience of hydroponic & Diploma in Agronomy/Horticulture/Agriculture-related field with training in Hydroponics. A Degree is advantageous

– Organizational and Planning capabilities

– Management Skills and Business Acumen

– Ability to lead a large team during harvest time

– Keen interest in the hydroponic industry

Interested?

Contact us at [email protected] on or before 22nd July 2022

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