Farm Manager / Agronomist

About LNB Group:
LNB Group (https://www.lnbgroup.com/) is an Indian conglomerate with interest in diverse businesses ranging from Textiles, Tea Plantation, Renewable Energy, Agricultural Warehousing and Laboratory, Agro-Forestry, Health & Wellness and Financial Services. Sustainability ethos is engrained in multiple aspects of the Group’s businesses. The candidate will be based at our farm located in Uganda, Africa.
Role
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Farm Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our agriculture farm in Uganda. The role involves managing farm production, implementing regenerative agricultural practices, supervising field teams, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring the successful execution of sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess strong agricultural management expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for ecological farming systems, soil regeneration, and sustainable land management. This role will be based in Uganda, and the candidate should be able to work in a Farm based setting.

Key Responsibilities
1. Farm Operations Management
• Plan, organize, and supervise all farm activities including land preparation, planting, irrigation, crop maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest operations.
• Develop seasonal cropping plans aligned with farm objectives and market requirements.
• Monitor farm productivity and ensure efficient utilization of labor, equipment, and resources.
• Ensure proper maintenance and utilization of farm machinery, tools, irrigation systems, and infrastructure.
2. Crop Management
• Oversee crop production activities 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.
3. Irrigation & Resource Management
• Ensure efficient irrigation scheduling and water resource management.
• Monitor water harvesting structures, ponds, and irrigation systems.
• Implement water conservation and climate-resilient farming practices.
4. Sustainability & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with local agricultural regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Participate in audits, certifications, and farm assessments as required.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental standards across farm operations.
5. Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and seasonal farm performance reports.
• Collaborate with agronomists, regenerative agriculture specialists, engineers, and management teams.
• Provide regular updates on farm progress, challenges, budgets, and operational improvements.
• Assist in planning and executing future farm development projects.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Forestry, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale farms, plantations, or regenerative agriculture projects.
• Strong knowledge of regenerative agriculture, soil health management, agroforestry, and sustainable farming systems.
• Experience managing farm labor, budgets, and operational planning.
• Understanding of irrigation systems, crop production, and farm mechanization.
• Proficiency in farm record-keeping and reporting.
• Experience working on large-scale agricultural projects, preferably in Africa.
• Exposure to carbon farming, biochar production, composting systems, and ecosystem restoration projects.
• Knowledge of livestock integration within regenerative farming systems.
• Willingness to relocate and work full-time in Uganda. Comfortable working in a remote farm environment. Ability to manage multicultural teams and train local farm workers.
• Willingness to travel within project locations as required.