Agriculturist/Farm Manager

NutriHydro Fertilizer Manufacturing; Bulacan; On-site; PHP 203,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on-site

Rice allowance

Food allowance

Profit share

Job summary

NutriHydro Fertilizer Manufacturing in Bustos, Bulacan is seeking an Agriculturist/Farm Manager to lead a 1-hectare vegetable farm. You will oversee end-to-end crop production, optimize inputs, manage farm hands, and secure assets to drive profitable harvest cycles.

The role focuses on mixed vegetable crops, IPM, irrigation, fertigation, and cost control, aiming to maximize yields and net margins while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field.
• Experience: At least 1 year in crop cultivation and farm operations.
• Skills: Pest/disease identification, fertilization, and basic farm labor management.
• Mobility: Valid driver's license; motorcycle/car driving preferred.
• Work Ethic: Trustworthy, hands-on, independent on-site.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and supervise crop cycles from land prep to harvest.
• Manage IPM, weed control, disease prevention, and crop health.
• Oversee irrigation, fertigation, and nutrient schedules.
• Secure farm assets, log inputs, harvests, and dispatch activities.
• Lead farm personnel to maximize daily labor efficiency.
• Coordinate logistics for post-harvest handling and market delivery.

Skills

Pest ID

Fertigation

Labor Mgmt

IPM

Soil health

Vehicle driving

Education

Bachelor's in Agriculture

Job description

Industry: Agriculture / Agribusiness / Farm Operations

About the Role

AGRICULTURIST/FARM MANAGER

Location: Bustos, Bulacan

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Industry: Agriculture / Agribusiness / Farm Operations

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, hands‑on, and results‑driven Agriculturist / Farm Manager to lead and oversee the daily operations of our 1‑hectare farm in Bustos, Bulacan.

In this role, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end crop production, specializing in mixed vegetable production, including pinakbet varieties (eggplant, ampalaya, squash), cucurbits, and root crops. You will manage overall farm productivity, optimize input costs, lead farm hands, and secure farm assets while driving high‑yield, profitable harvest cycles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Agronomy & Crop Management

• Plan, implement, and supervise crop cycles from land preparation, seeding/transplanting, to harvest.
• Manage Integrated Pest Management (IPM), weed control protocols, and disease prevention programs.
• Formulate and execute regular irrigation, fertigation, and fertilization schedules tailored to crop stages.
• Ensure optimal crop health, monitor soil condition, and implement corrective measures promptly.

2. Operational & Asset Security

• Implement strict farm inventory and harvest controls to eliminate pilferage, theft, and unauthorized access.
• Secure all farm tools, machinery, supplies, agrochemicals, and harvested produce.
• Maintain clear logs of farm inputs, harvest volumes, and dispatch activities.

3. Resource Optimization & Profitability

• Optimize the allocation and use of seeds, fertilizers, chemical inputs, and water to prevent wastage.
• Supervise, schedule, and lead farm personnel/laborers effectively to maximize daily labor efficiency.
• Coordinate farm logistics, post‑harvest handling, sorting, and transport to target buyers or markets.
• Monitor operational costs to maximize gross margins and farm net income.

4. Production Targets

• Meet and exceed targeted harvest yields per cycle across all cultivated plots.
• Uphold product quality standards to command premium market pricing.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Target Yield Achievement Rate: At least 90% attainment of projected harvest volume (kg per plot) per crop cycle.
• Crop Health & Survival Rate: Maintain at least an 85% viable, healthy standing crop rate through effective IPM and cultural management.
• Loss & Shrinkage Control: Zero tolerance for preventable shrinkage; farm pilferage and unaccounted inventory kept below 1%.
• Input Cost Efficiency: Maintain input and labor utilization within +/- 5% of the approved operational budget per cycle.
• Net Profitability Contribution: Successful delivery of crop sales margins yielding positive cycle‑over‑cycle net returns.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture (Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, Agribusiness) or any related agricultural course.
• Experience: At least 1 year of hands‑on experience in crop cultivation and farm operations (open‑field vegetable/horticultural crop experience preferred).
• Skills: Strong foundation in pest/disease identification, fertilization, and basic farm labor management.
• Mobility: Ability to drive a motorcycle or car/van is preferred. Holding a valid driver's license is a bonus.
• Work Ethic: Trustworthy, diligent, hands‑on, and capable of working independently in an active farm environment.
• Willing to be based on‑site in Bustos, Bulacan.

Compensation & Benefits

• Basic Salary: PHP 20,000 per month
• Profit Share: Attractive 15% (ranges to 15,000-85,000) share of net profit generated from crop produce, depending on the farm manager's yield performance.
• Housing: Free on‑site staff accommodation provided
• Allowances: Regular rice allowance and food allowance