10 set - Roma
Alliance Recruitment Agency
Position : Farm Manager (Sustainable Farming)
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Location : Rome, Italy
The Role
As Farm Manager, you will own the day-to-day running of our agriculture farm in Uganda — from land preparation and planting through to harvest and post-harvest operations. You'll lead field teams, manage budgets and resources, and drive the rollout of regenerative practices including soil regeneration, agroforestry, carbon farming, and water-conservation systems. This is a hands-on leadership role based full-time on the farm.
Key Responsibilities
Farm Operations & Team Leadership
Plan, organize, and supervise all farm activities: land preparation, planting, irrigation, crop maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
Develop seasonal cropping plans aligned to farm objectives and market demand.
Lead, mentor, and supervise farm supervisors and field teams; train and manage local farm workers.
Oversee the maintenance and effective use of farm machinery, tools, irrigation systems, and infrastructure.
Crop & Livestock Management
Oversee crop production and ensure adherence to best agronomic practices.
Coordinate integrated pest and disease management programs.
Support livestock integration within regenerative farming systems where applicable.
Monitor crop health, yield performance, and resource efficiency.
Irrigation & Resource Management
Manage irrigation scheduling and water resource use across the farm.
Oversee water-harvesting structures, ponds, and irrigation infrastructure.
Implement water conservation and climate-resilient farming practices.
Sustainability, Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with local agricultural regulations, environmental standards,
and company policy.
Participate in audits, certifications, and farm assessments as required.
Uphold health, safety, environmental, and biosecurity standards across all farm operations.
Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination• Prepare weekly, monthly, and seasonal farm performance reports.
Collaborate with agronomists, regenerative agriculture specialists, engineers, and the management team.
Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, budgets, and operational improvements.
Support planning and execution of future farm development projects.
What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Forestry,
Animal Science, or a related field.
10+ years managing large-scale commercial farms, plantations, or regenerative agriculture projects
Strong knowledge of regenerative agriculture, soil health management, agroforestry, and sustainable farming systems.
Proven experience managing farm labor, budgets, and operational planning.
Solid understanding of irrigation systems, crop production, and farm mechanization.
Confident with farm record-keeping and reporting.
Prior experience on a large-scale agricultural project is essential; experience in Africa is a strong advantage.
Exposure to carbon farming, biochar production, composting systems, or ecosystem restoration is a plus.
Proven leadership and team management skills, including experience managing multicultural teams.
Willingness to relocate and live full-time on a remote farm in Uganda for the duration of the assignment.
Willingness to travel within project locations as required.
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