Agricultural Officers

ABOUT THE COMPANY The Kipchimchim Group manages a diverse portfolio of over 20 companies in Agriculture, Manufacturing, Wholesale and Distribution, Logistics, Warehousing, Retail, Supermarkets, Mining, and Construction. JOB SUMMARY This role will support Group Agricultural establishments by providing technical guidance, training, and field support to farmers to improve crop and farm productivity, quality, and sustainable farming practices while ensuring a reliable supply of cane, tea and related products and services to the mills and to the market. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide technical advice to farmers on best practices in sugarcane, tea, dairy production including land preparation, planting, fertilization, pest and disease control, harvesting and animal husbandry.Conduct regular farm visits to monitor animal health, crop development and provide guidance.Train farmers on modern and sustainable farming and farm hands om animal husbandry techniques.Coordinate with contracted farmers supplying produce to the mill/farms.Assist in farmer registration, record keeping, and contract management.Maintain accurate data on animals, farmers, acreage, and expected product supply. REQUIRED SKILLS Policy drafting and development, Programme management, Pest and disease control, Agriculture and natural resources, Crop harvesting REQUIRED EDUCATION Diploma, Associate's degree