Main purpose of the job
To manage all farming activities such as planting, cultivation, protection and harvesting techniques, post-harvest management… to achieve crop and soil productivity goals and objectives
Main responsibilities
· Assists in developing new methods of growing crops to secure more efficient production, higher yield, and improved quality
· Assists in planning and budgeting of the annual agricultural crop production activities
· Handles demonstration trials on new varieties, agronomic and other farm technologies to improve crop performances
· Arranges training to farm supervisors and assistant supervisors (Kabo) on improved production practices of mandate crops and managements of soil
· Plans with crop protection the removal of weeds and pests from the cultivated areas on time
· Ensures that land preparation, plantation, and post plantation activities have been properly carried out
· Assists farm manager and unit managers on the planning and implementation of major farm activities
· Ensures that all the activities have been carried out as planned
· Keeping detailed records regarding fields, crops, and agronomic activities
· Record and secure data of the annual farm production process…
Knowledge, skills, and experience required
· BSc in Plant Science, Agronomy and Crop Production
· At least 5 years work experience (working in the coffee plantation is a reward)
· Excellent theoretical knowledge and practical skillsin agronomy and other farm technologies
· Practical experience in commercial farms
· Physically fit to work in farm fields for extended periods
· Excellent report writing and communication skills
· Good understanding of traceability, branding, and organic farming principles
· Basic IT literacy skills
· Certification on special agronomic modeling applications is a reward…
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