Agricultural Supervisor
Description
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Agricultural Supervisor - Palm Tree to oversee daily date palm farming operations, tree health, irrigation, maintenance, and harvesting activities. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in date palm cultivation and farm management.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervise daily date palm farm operations and activities.
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Monitor palm tree health, growth, and overall plantation condition.
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Manage irrigation, fertilization, pruning, pollination, and harvesting activities.
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Supervise pest and disease control programs.
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Monitor soil conditions and coordinate irrigation and fertigation requirements.
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Supervise farm workers and assign daily tasks.
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Ensure proper pruning, cleaning, thinning, and maintenance of palm trees.
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Monitor fruit development and quality throughout the season.
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Maintain records of farm activities, production, fertilizers, irrigation, and treatments.
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Ensure proper use and maintenance of agricultural tools and equipment.
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Follow agricultural, safety, and quality standards.
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Coordinate with farm management to achieve production and quality targets.
Requirements
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Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field.
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3–7 years of experience in date palm farming or agricultural operations.
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Strong hands-on knowledge of date palm cultivation and plantation management.
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Experience in irrigation, fertilization, pruning, pollination, pest and disease control.
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Experience supervising farm workers and daily agricultural activities.
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Good knowledge of date palm varieties, seasonal activities, and harvesting.
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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Saudi/GCC agricultural experience is preferred.
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English required; Arabic is an advantage.