Position : Farm Manager (Sustainable Farming) - 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.

📌 Farm Manager (Torino)
🏢 Alliance Recruitment Agency
📍 Torino