International Food Network Projects

The Chance to work directly with the land and see visible results for my efforts. Key responsibilities include: • forward planning • making policy decisions • Maintaining accurate financial records comparing with the budget. • organizing sales and purchases of livestock, farm equipment, crops and agricultural products • handling paperwork and keeping administrative records • recruiting, training/instructing and supervising farm workers • making sure that work progresses satisfactorily • ensuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards • keeping an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases • ensuring that the farm is profitable and meets projected financial targets • organizing maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment and machinery • advertising and marketing farm products • Establishing of organic farms entity friendly of the environment in the UAE. • Building plans for organic cultivation through a hybrid system that combines aquaculture technology and organic farming. Variations in workloads relate to seasonal demands - some unsocial hours may be necessary during busy periods (eg during harvesting or lambing) and managers will be expected to deal with emergencies.