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We seek a caring and compassionate individual to manage our pasture fields while assisting the farm manager in day-to-day farm operations.
- Minimum Qualification: OND
- Experience Level: Entry level
- Experience Length:1 year
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Oversee pasture and grazing systems, optimizing forage production and utilization for small ruminant livestock.
- Planning and implementing strategies to ensure pasture health and productivity.
- Monitoring pasture health, implementing weed control and soil fertility improvement measures, and coordinating rotational grazing schedules for optimal forage utilization and animal health.
- Collaborate with the farm manager and director to develop and implement livestock and pasture management plans.
- Utilize your expertise as an Assistant Farm Manager.
- Supervise pasture maintenance activities, including mowing, seeding, and irrigation.
- Coordinate livestock forage utilization.
- Support the farm manager in daily caring for and managing small ruminant livestock.
- Assist with feeding and watering animals according to their nutritional requirements.
- Monitor and observe livestock for signs of illness, injury, or distress.
- Assist with routine health checks, vaccinations, and treatments as directed.
- Assist the manager in managing the breeding and reproduction program for the small ruminant herd.
- Assist with estrus detection, artificial insemination, or natural mating processes.
- Monitor and record breeding records, including mating dates and pregnancy status.
- Collaborate with the manager to develop and implement a breeding strategy to achieve desired genetic traits and production goals.
- Provide support to the manager in monitoring and managing overall herd health and performance.
- Assist with regular herd inspections, body condition scoring, and weight monitoring.
- Assist with data collection and record-keeping related to animal performance, growth rates, and production metrics.
- Collaborate with the manager to identify and address any health or nutritional issues within the herd.
- Assist with implementing herd health protocols, including vaccination programs and parasite control measures.
Requirements:
- Minimum academic qualification of OND/HND/BSc in Crop Science, Agriculture, Animal Science, or equivalent.
- Passion for agriculture and willingness to work hands-on is required.
- Extensive experience in a farming-related field.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
Remuneration: NGN 65,000 monthly.
Location: Nigeria.
For More Information: Mdni Farms Position
