DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Planning and Technical Management

• Assess agricultural, horticultural, nursery, livestock, and other property resources.
• Develop and implement agriculture, horticulture, and livestock plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Recommend appropriate crops, plants, livestock activities, and farm products based on resources, cost, and market demand.
• Apply sustainable and cost-efficient agricultural practices.
• Coordinate with Management, farmers, suppliers, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

B. Farm and Nursery Operations

• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly work instructions to farmers and assigned personnel.
• Supervise farming, nursery, ornamental plant, livestock, harvesting, and post-harvest activities.
• Conduct regular inspections and address operational issues.
• Ensure proper quality, handling, storage, and presentation of agricultural products.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized farm, nursery, livestock, and storage areas.

C. Monitoring and Resource Management

• Maintain accurate records of production, livestock, inventory, materials, labor, losses, and saleable products.
• Prepare operational reports, calendars, findings, and recommendations.
• Monitor agricultural supplies, equipment, and resource utilization.
• Identify and address wastage, variances, and operational inefficiencies.
• Prepare technical specifications, quantity requirements, cost estimates, and supplier evaluations.

D. Product Development, Marketing and Sales

• Develop and recommend farm-derived products for sale based on market demand and production capacity.
• Establish product specifications, quality standards, packaging, pricing inputs, and release schedules.
• Conduct product and production trials and monitor results.
• Coordinate with Sales and Marketing in promoting farm products and providing technical information.
• Coordinate product preparation, harvesting, grading, packaging, and delivery.
• Monitor customer feedback, sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities.
• Provide technical support for plant orders, landscaping requirements, workshops, and related initiatives.

E. Research and Team Development

• Stay updated on agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and sustainability practices.
• Coordinate with relevant government agencies, suppliers, associations, universities, and training institutions.
• Identify training, certification, technical assistance, and partnership opportunities.
• Train farmers and team members on approved agricultural procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Crop Science, Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agricultural Management, or a related field.

Experience/Training

• Preferably 2 years of relevant experience in farming, nursery management, horticulture, livestock, or agribusiness.
• Knowledge of crop production, propagation, soil management, pest control, harvesting, and animal care.
• Good Agricultural Practices training/certification is preferred.
• Experience in organic farming, vermiculture, composting, greenhouse operations, landscaping, or plant retail is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar digital tools.
• Able to prepare work plans, inventories, cost comparisons, and reports.
• Willing to perform hands-on fieldwork.
• Preferably with NCII Organic Farming TESDA Certification.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of agriculture, horticulture, and livestock operations.
• Practical, analytical, and solution-oriented.
• Able to balance quality, cost, labor, resources, and market demand.
• Strong coordination, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Able to provide clear instructions and train team members effectively.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful.
• Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Adaptable, accountable, and receptive to feedback.
• Able to manage changing priorities and work pressure.