Goat Farm Manager
Year Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Job Description
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As a farm manager, you\'ll usually work with either animal production, dairy or crop production, although it\'s possible that you\'ll work with all three. Livestock on farms tends to be pigs, cows or sheep, while crops can cover cereals, rapeseed oil, vegetables and salad. You\'ll implement strategies for maximum yield, organize farm administration, work machinery and manage any associated businesses and staff. Farms are typically run by management companies or single-owner farmers and must satisfy regulations set by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for safe, high-quality produce farmed in an environmentally sustainable manner. Responsibilities As a farm manager, you\'ll need to:
- plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters
- undertake practical activities, such as driving tractors, operating machinery, feeding livestock or spraying fields
- market the farm\'s products
- buy supplies, such as fertilizer and seeds
- arrange the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment
- plan activities for trainee staff, mentoring and monitoring them
- maintain and monitor the quality of yield, whether livestock or crops
- understand the implications of the weather and make contingency plans
- make sure products are ready for deadlines, such as auctions and markets
- ensure that farm activities comply with government regulations
- monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with vets
- maintain knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them
- apply health and safety standards across the farm estate
- protect the environment and maintaining biodiversity
- keep financial records up to date
- apply for funding - if appropriate.
- The work may be highly stressful due to factors beyond your control.
- Fluctuations in market prices can make long-term forecasting difficult.
- Although much of the work can be office based, many work activities will be outside and highly dependent on the weather.
- You should be prepared for an element of isolation, although many farming communities have a strong social life.
- Travel during the working day may occasionally be necessary. Where farming companies and growers have interests abroad there may be opportunities to work overseas.
- agricultural engineering
- crop management
- farm business management
- horticulture
- land/estate management.
- a knowledge of food production and an awareness of customer demand, food standards and sustainability
- organizational and time-management skills
- the ability to work under pressure
- supervisory skills and management ability
- numerical aptitude
- willingness to be outside in all weathers and patience to undertake all sorts of practical, sometimes repetitive jobs
- a full driving license
- self-motivation, with the ability to motivate others
- larger-scale business awareness
- marketing skills
- negotiation skills
- genuine commitment to farming
- IT skills
- good technical knowledge
- a good understanding of modern farming methods
- a commitment to animal welfare
- an understanding of the ways in which farming impacts the environment.
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Day shift
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Job IdJD3300774
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationNashik, Maharashtra, India
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EducationNot mentioned
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ExperienceYear