FARM MANAGER – FM2406

Dubai Area – United Arab Emirates: Seeking a professional, hands-on Farm Manager to manage and develop a private livestock and seasonal produce farm in the UAE. The farm currently and progressively includes Camels (core operation, including milking) Goats, with plans for: Goat milking clean milk handling Controlled milk sales Seasonal vegetables, depending on climate and season Existing sheds, greenhouses, and supporting infrastructure Operations will expand gradually based on performance and feasibility.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
• Proven experience managing livestock farms, ideally involving: Camels and/or goats Dairy-type milk operations Arid or semi-arid environments.
• Is comfortable managing small to medium-scale farm operations.
• Must be hands-on, disciplined, and detail-oriented.
• Understands hygiene-driven milk production.
• Can implement structure without overcomplicating systems.
• Is reliable, practical, and focused on long-term sustainability.
• Experience with organic or semi-organic farming systems is a strong advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full day-to-day operational management of the farm Professional management of camels, goats, and seasonal crops.
• Transition camel milking from manual to machine milking, including Hygiene and sanitation protocols.
• Fixed milking schedules Milk yield recording per animal.
• Establish and manage goat milking operations Oversee seasonal vegetable production and greenhouse activities.
• Maintain high standards of Cleanliness Animal welfare Feed and water management.
• Supervise and manage farm staff with clear task allocation.
• Implement disease prevention, monitoring, and isolation procedures.
• Maintain simple but consistent records: Milk production Animal health Feeding and breeding Mortality and treatments Continuously improve efficiency, discipline, and quality of operations.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.