Farm Manager / Agronomist

About the Role

Aldelano Organic Foods Ltd is a cutting-edge agricultural innovator specializing in clean, green, hydroponically grown and organic greenhouse produce of superior quality. We are currently looking for a results-driven Farm Manager / Agronomist to lead our commercial pepper production operations in Obafemi Owode, Ogun State, Nigeria.

• Oversee daily greenhouse and open-field farming operations from nursery management to harvesting.
• Implement effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes and diagnose plant diseases.
• Manage irrigation, fertigation, fertilizer application, pruning, and crop nutrition.
• Lead, supervise, and train farm supervisors, fieldworkers, and agricultural personnel.
• Maintain accurate daily and weekly records of farm inputs, labor productivity, and expenses.
• Develop strategies to improve yield per plant, reduce crop losses, and optimize production costs.

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical commercial farm management experience in pepper production.
• Proven expertise in managing both greenhouse and open-field cultivation systems.
• Strong background in pest identification, disease diagnosis, and treatment.
• Excellent leadership, conflict-resolution, and workforce management skills.
• Proficiency in agricultural recordkeeping and basic computer applications.

• Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
• Opportunity to work with an innovative leader in clean green farming.
• Professional growth and career advancement within a rapidly expanding company.

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