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SalaryTasks and Responsibilities:
- Operate farm machinery and equipment to plant, harvest, fertilise and spray fruit.
- Managing the farm machinery and equipment
- Generating general data
- Water and fuel pump readings
- General stock take.
- Record keeping of operational information such as water usage, logbooks, spray, and fertilizer to monitor growth and productivity.
- Keep maintenance records and perform regular maintenance on equipment used on the farm, such as tractors, harvesters, and pruning tools, to keep them in good working condition.
- Neatness and tidiness of maintenance areas as well as on the farm and equipment.
- Daily checks and services for the chemical application on trees to limit the spreading of weeds, insects, and diseases.
- Use pruning tools to trim fruit trees to improve crops and quality.
- Install and maintain irrigation systems on the farm in order to ensure sufficient water supply for the fruit trees.
- Supervise machines, equipment, dams, waterways, buildings etc.
- Productivity of the farm and equipment.
- Stock monitoring of Fertiliser, Irrigation, Fuel, farm equipment and chemicals.
- Harvesting fruit ensuring the picking of fruit is effective and done by the specified size and ripeness to make sure it’s the correct quality for markets.
Skills and Experiences:
We are looking for someone with
- 1- 3 years’ experience in a similar position as well as a proven record of skills and knowledge in agriculture/horticulture;
- Have considerable experience, fundamental knowledge, and skills in farm operation.
- Trustworthy person who can be relied upon.
- Be a responsible person who can work in a team environment.
- Ability to use farming tools and equipment for harvesting and pruning.
- Knowledge of pesticides, insecticides, and fungicides used on farm
- Enthusiastic, professional attitude and understanding of the objectives of DBC Farming.
Please send all enquiries to *************@gmail.com
