Farm Manager at Vertmance Resources Limited

Job Description

Vertmance Resources Limited is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to lead integrated crop and livestock operations while driving commercial growth, value-added production, and market expansion. This role combines farm operations management with business development, branding, and revenue growth across local and international markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee all crop and livestock operations to ensure high productivity, quality, and sustainability.
• Develop and implement integrated production plans for crops, animals, and feed systems.
• Optimize land use, labor, equipment, and farm inputs to maximize output and profitability.
• Ensure animal welfare, biosecurity, and crop health standards are consistently maintained.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase farm revenue and profitability.
• Identify and develop value-added products from farm outputs (processed foods, packaged produce, animal products, by-products).
• Introduce commercial innovations such as agro-processing, farm-branded products, and export-ready product lines.
• Prepare and manage farm budgets, cost controls, and profitability targets.
• Conceptualize, develop, and launch farm products suitable for local and international markets.
• Build a strong farm brand around quality, sustainability, and training excellence.
• Develop go-to-market strategies including pricing, packaging, distribution, and promotion.
• Identify and build relationships with distributors, exporters, retailers, and online marketplaces.
• Lead digital marketing and content strategies to promote farm products and training programs.
• Manage the farm’s training facility and develop paid training programs, workshops, and certifications.
• Position the farm as a center of excellence for practical agricultural training.
• Identify new revenue channels including exports, agritourism, consulting, and advisory services.
• Establish partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, universities, and private sector organizations.
• Explore grant, sponsorship, and contract farming opportunities where applicable.
• Negotiate supply contracts and off-take agreements.
• Identify operational and commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Crop Science, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience managing large-scale crop and livestock operations.
• Proven experience managing farm budgets, cost controls, and profitability targets.
• Strong commercial mindset with experience in value-added production and market development.
• Experience developing partnerships, supply contracts, and distribution channels.
• Demonstrated leadership and operational management skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using “Farm Manager” as the subject of the email.