Apt Resources is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for a talented Agriculture Manager/Engineer to join the team at a prestigious Emirates Farm. This role involves overseeing all farm areas, such as crop management, equipment upkeep, and staff supervision. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for horticulture, excellent leadership abilities, and the capacity to make well-informed decisions
Responsibilities
- Manage crop production, focusing on fruits, in greenhouse, net-house, and open field environments
- Plan and execute crop scheduling
- Oversee land preparation, planting, growing, and harvesting
- Supervise the processing and packaging of produce
- Coordinate the delivery of all farm produce
- Budget and cost of all production-related activities
- Manage fertigation, including hydroponics, and monitor crop performance in protected and open-field environments for efficient production
- Implement pest control measures using Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Manage irrigation systems
- Ensure product quality control and oversee post-harvest management
- Conduct field scouting, crop rotation, and cover cropping
- Supervise daily time management and labor requirements
- Develop and execute farm operations to ensure efficient and profitable crop production
- Manage staff, including hiring, training, and performance management
- Prepare and oversee budgets for farm operations, including labor, equipment, and supply costs
- Ensure equipment maintenance and repair, keeping machinery in good working condition
- Oversee the procurement of supplies, such as plant materials, fertilizers, and pesticides, while managing inventory levels
- Monitor market conditions and provide recommendations for crop rotation and operational decisions
- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure effective marketing and sales of crops
- Ensure compliance with food safety, environmental regulations, and labor laws
- Maintain accurate records of farm operations, including crop yields, expenses, and revenues
- Collaborate with other farm managers for knowledge-sharing and development
- Focus on fruit tree crops like papaya, banana, mango, and citrus grown in various environments (greenhouse, net-house, open field)
- Stay informed about best practices and emerging agricultural technologies, such as new crop varieties, horticultural practices, and fertigation, and provide regular updates on them
Requirements
- Preferably experienced in managing greenhouse operations and/or fruit production
- Familiarity with farm equipment such as irrigation systems, tractors, and harvesters commonly used in the UAE
- Expertise in greenhouse technology, including fertigation (especially hydroponics), lighting, cooling, and irrigation systems
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture required
- A minimum of 5 years experience in farm management or a related field
- Certification in greenhouse management, such as the Greenhouse Management Professional (GMP) certification
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to effectively lead and motivate a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of crop production and protection practices (e.g., Integrated Pest Management)
- Experience in budget management and financial analysis
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements in agriculture
- Proficiency in using technology and farm management software
- Must know end to end fruit growing practice
- Good knowledge of fruit crops like citrus, mangoes, melons, apples, pears, and bananas
Benefits
The salary is AED 30, 000 plus car and fuel provided by the company