Position : Farm Manager(Sustainable Farming)-Location : Rome, ItalyThe RoleAs 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 ResponsibilitiesFarm Operations & Team Leadership

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Plan, organize, and supervise all farm activities: land preparation, planting, irrigation, crop maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.

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Develop seasonal cropping plans aligned to farm objectives and market demand.

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Lead, mentor, and supervise farm supervisors and field teams;

train and manage local farm workers.

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Oversee the maintenance and effective use of farm machinery, tools, irrigation systems, and infrastructure.

Crop & Livestock Management

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Oversee crop production and ensure adherence to best agronomic practices.

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Coordinate integrated pest and disease management programs.

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Support livestock integration within regenerative farming systems where applicable.

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Monitor crop health, yield performance, and resource efficiency.

Irrigation & Resource Management

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Manage irrigation scheduling and water resource use across the farm.

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Oversee water-harvesting structures, ponds, and irrigation infrastructure.

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Implement water conservation and climate-resilient farming practices.

Sustainability, Compliance & Safety

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Ensure compliance with local agricultural regulations, environmental standards, and company policy.

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Participate in audits, certifications, and farm assessments as required.

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Uphold health, safety, environmental, and biosecurity standards across all farm operations. Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination

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Prepare weekly, monthly, and seasonal farm performance reports.

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Collaborate with agronomists, regenerative agriculture specialists, engineers, and the management team.

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Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, budgets, and operational improvements.

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Support planning and execution of future farm development projects.

What We're Looking For

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Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Forestry,Animal Science, or a related field.

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10+ years managing large-scale commercial farms, plantations, or regenerative agriculture projects

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Strong knowledge of regenerative agriculture, soil health management, agroforestry, and sustainable farming systems.

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Proven experience managing farm labor, budgets, and operational planning.

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Solid understanding of irrigation systems, crop production, and farm mechanization.

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Confident with farm record-keeping and reporting.

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Prior experience on a large-scale agricultural project is essential;

experience in Africa isa strong advantage.

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Exposure to carbon farming, biochar production, composting systems, or ecosystem restoration is a plus.

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Proven leadership and team management skills, including experience managing multicultural teams.

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Willingness to relocate and live full-time on a remote farm in Uganda for the duration of the assignment. xrdztoy

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Willingness to travel within project locations as required.

📌 Farm Manager (Roma)
🏢 Alliance Recruitment Agency
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