Orchard Manager - Mango & Guava

Description

Leghari Agricultural is seeking an experienced Orchard Manager to lead the operations of our commercial mango and guava orchards. The ideal candidate has at least five years of hands-on experience managing orchards, specifically in regions with South Punjab and Sindh climatic conditions. This role involves comprehensive responsibility for the planning, execution, and supervision of all orchard activities, including pruning, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease control, and crop monitoring. The Orchard Manager will develop and implement a detailed 12-month orchard calendar to optimize productivity and ensure high-quality fruit yield. The chosen candidate will lead a diverse team of 20 personnel, overseeing both permanent and seasonal labor and coordinating with machinery operators and contractors. This role requires strong skills in managing orchard economics such as budgeting, cost control, and maintaining detailed production records. The manager will prepare and submit regular performance reports, analyzing orchard output and implementing strategic improvements. Proficiency in operational management combined with an understanding of advanced agricultural practices such as integrated pest management, fertigation scheduling, and postharvest handling is essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee all orchard operations including pruning, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease control, and canopy management to ensure optimum fruit set and yield.
• Develop and execute an annual orchard calendar detailing key activities for mango and guava cultivation designed to maximize productivity and crop quality.
• Manage drip irrigation and fertigation schedules based on soil and leaf testing results to provide precise nutrient and water delivery.
• Establish and implement integrated pest and disease management plans, including safe chemical handling and effective spray programs.
• Supervise the management of nursery operations, replanting efforts, replacement trees, and orchard expansion or improvement projects.
• Organize and direct a workforce of 20 individuals, including permanent and seasonal laborers, machinery operators, and contractors to ensure efficient and timely orchard activities.
• Coordinate harvest planning, grading, packing, post-harvest handling, and dispatch to maintain fruit quality and meet market standards.
• Maintain detailed records of block-wise yield, inputs such as fertilizers, sprays, and labor costs, along with comprehensive harvesting logs.
• Prepare weekly field reports and monthly orchard performance reports for management to monitor progress and inform decision-making.
• Manage orchard budget effectively, overseeing all expenditures and resource allocation to optimize cost efficiency.
• Implement orchard sanitation practices to maintain healthy crop conditions and prevent disease outbreaks.
• Continuously monitor orchard conditions and adjust management practices based on crop performance and environmental factors.

Experience

5 Years

Apply By

Nov 16, 2026

Required Skills

• Manage pruning, irrigation, fertilizer/fertigation, soil/leaf testing, pest/dise
• Budget Management
• Team leadership and labor management
• Record Keeping and Reporting
• Orchard sanitation
• Spray programs and safe chemical handling
• Integrated pest and disease management
• Plan harvesting, grading, packing, post-harvest handling and dispatch coordinat
• Mango And Guava Orchard Management
• Prepare and execute a 12-month orchard calendar for mango and guava.
• Manage nursery/replanting, replacement trees and orchard expansion/improvement p
• Drip Irrigation and Fertigation Scheduling
• Orchard Operations And Budgeting
• Farm Workforce Management
• Harvest And Postharvest Management
• Crop Planning And Yield Forecasting

Nice to Have Skills

• Farm Machinery Management