Assistant or Junior Working Farm Manager
I''m working with a progressive, family-run farming business in Norfolk to find an enthusiastic Assistant/Junior Working Farm Manager to join its 1,400ha operation.This is a great opportunity for someone who''s ready to take the next step in their farming career, with a genuine pathway into a Farm Manager position over the next few years.You''ll work closely with the Farms Director, getting involved in everything from practical day-to-day farming and crop planning to staff management and the commercial side of the business. There''s plenty to learn, real responsibility from the outset and the opportunity to shape the role as you develop.The RoleWith a varied rotation of arable and fresh produce, there''s plenty to get stuck into.Your responsibilities will include:Farm operations: Helping organise fieldwork, from cultivations and drilling through to spraying and harvesting, as well as getting out on the machinery when needed.Cropping and planning: Supporting rotations, deciding what goes where and coordinating the different cropping enterprises.Staff management: Helping organise the farm team, self-employed staff and contractors.Agronomy and crop inputs: Liaising with agronomists and helping manage fertiliser requirements, crop protection and overall crop performance.Irrigation: Getting involved with the farm''s extensive irrigation system and helping ensure it''s used effectively.Budgets and administration: Supporting budgets, farm records and agricultural schemes, including ..... full job details .....
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