Farm Manager Latvia – CLOSED

Latvia

For one of our clients, a global agriculture and forest company, we are currently looking for a Farm Manager to lead their operations in Latvia.

Their Latvian farm manages 2,200 ha of owned and leased arable area, where they grow winter crops – wheat, canola and rye as well as spring crops – barley and peas. Farm is located in Dobele region, about 1 hour drive from Riga.

 

Responsibilities

  • Coordinating and leading employees
  • Creating schedules for planting, crop input applications, equipment readiness and harvesting
  • Directing harvest operations and conducting off-season activities
  • Ensuring that farm activities comply with government regulations
  • Maintaining a knowledge of pests, diseases, and understanding how to avoid and or treat them
  • Applying health and safety standards across the farm
  • Compiling records on the crops

 

Requirements

  • English – advanced level
  • Experience as Farm Manager, Farm Manager Assistant or Agronomist for at least 3 years
  • Experience in preparing Fertilizer, Chemical plans and application for EU subventions
  • Understanding of agricultural market in the region and worldwide
  • Ability to lead people
  • Car and agricultural machinery driver licences
  • Business management programs, MS Navision Dynamics knowledge would be an advantage
  • Willing to travel abroad

 

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package
  • Long term career development program
  • Access to various training programs
  • Flexible working environment within a dynamic team
  • A well-organized company with Scandinavian background