Date Palm Farm Superviso

TradesApp; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TradesApp in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Date Palm Farm Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of a date palm plantation. You will manage palm health, irrigation, pruning, harvesting, and supervise farm workers to achieve production targets.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of date palm cultivation experience, a degree in Agriculture or related field, and strong communication and problem-solving skills. GCC experience and English proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in date palm farming or agricultural operations.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of date palm cultivation and plantation management.
• Practical experience in irrigation, fertigation, fertilization, pruning, pollination, and harvesting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily date palm farming and plantation activities.
• Monitor palm health, growth, and overall plantation condition.
• Oversee irrigation, fertigation, fertilization, pruning, pollination, and harvesting.
• Monitor fruit development, yield, and quality throughout the season.
• Supervise pest and disease control activities.
• Monitor soil conditions and coordinate irrigation and fertigation requirements.
• Ensure proper pruning, cleaning, thinning, and general palm maintenance.
• Supervise farm workers and allocate daily tasks.
• Maintain records of farming activities, irrigation, fertilizers, treatments, and production.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of agricultural tools and equipment.
• Follow agricultural, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with farm management to meet production and quality targets.

Skills

Date palm cultivation

Plantation management

Irrigation & fertigation

Pruning

Pest & disease control

Farm supervision

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/related field

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Date Palm Farm Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of a date palm plantation. The role will be responsible for palm health, irrigation and fertigation, pruning, pollination, pest and disease control, harvesting, and supervision of farm workers.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience in date palm cultivation and plantation management.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily date palm farming and plantation activities.
• Monitor palm health, growth, and overall plantation condition.
• Oversee irrigation, fertigation, fertilization, pruning, pollination, and harvesting.
• Monitor fruit development, yield, and quality throughout the season.
• Supervise pest and disease control activities.
• Monitor soil conditions and coordinate irrigation and fertigation requirements.
• Ensure proper pruning, cleaning, thinning, and general palm maintenance.
• Supervise farm workers and allocate daily tasks.
• Maintain records of farming activities, irrigation, fertilizers, treatments, and production.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of agricultural tools and equipment.
• Follow agricultural, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with farm management to meet production and quality targets.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in date palm farming or agricultural operations.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of date palm cultivation and plantation management.
• Practical experience in irrigation, fertigation, fertilization, pruning, pollination, and harvesting.
• Experience in pest and disease management.
• Experience supervising farm workers and daily agricultural activities.
• Good knowledge of date palm varieties, seasonal cultivation practices, and harvesting.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Saudi/GCC agricultural experience is preferred.
• English required; Arabic is an advantage.

Key Skills

Date Palm Cultivation | Plantation Management | Irrigation & Fertigation | Pollination | Pruning | Pest & Disease Control | Harvesting | Farm Supervision