MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have a background in Agriculture with minimum of 5 to 10 years' experience in similar role.
Must have experience in Stone Fruit and or Nuts and Vegetable production.
A huge passion for plants in general and an open-minded approach for permaculture farming and farming with nature.
Supervise and manage a team, train and organize various tasks and project on the farm
Operate tractor and tractor equipment especially spraying and other tractor attachments to prepare lands and roads.
Computer literate like Microsoft Office and do administrative duties like stock take etc.
Must have valid driver's license and first aid, other accreditations would be beneficial.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES REQUIRED
Experience in Orchard and vegetable production: Overseas health and wellbeing of all plants on the farm
Monitor tree, plant and soil health and find solutions to improve and maximize harvests
Monitor and coordinate efficient water management
Manage pests, diseases and weeds eco friendly
Manage harvest and plan future plantings
Landscape and manage the farm to table guest accommodation production
Research and development on all plant aspects and production of the farm
Oversee the health & safety practices of the farm
Identify key risk areas and implement processes and procedures to mitigate these risks
Stock control and cost-effective management of plant production
Provide daily updates to owners of daily happenings on the farm
Plan and implement field preparation for various crops
Any other ad hoc duties from that of a Production manager
Administrative duties like stock taking, checklists, logs, staff rosters etc.