Date Palm Farm Supervisor

Job description

We are looking for a Date Palm Farm Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of a date palm plantation. Responsibilities: supervise daily farming activities; monitor palm health, growth and plantation condition; oversee irrigation, fertigation, fertilization, pruning, pollination and harvesting; track fruit development, yield and quality; supervise pest and disease control; monitor soil conditions and coordinate irrigation and fertigation needs; 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 related field
• 3–7 years 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 preferred
• English required
• Arabic is an advantage

Skills