Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Agronomy Specialist
Job Description
Accountable for providing agronomy advice and support to the crop and block managers. Accountable for the health of the crop.

Key Responsibilities
• Providing the pertinent technical advice to the crop managers for the production of year-round, high-quality fresh Red Onion, Tomatoes and Watermelon in line with our client’s product demand planning.
• Execute Crop scouting, irrigation scheduling/nutrient management/crop protection advice.
• Integrate high-tech monitoring systems to support the decision-making for top-quality, high-yielding crops
• Undertaking relevant crop trials focused on improving crop production and quality to advise the crop production managers in better methods of production.
• Crop forecasting model from the Agronomic team.
• Analyze data of all trends to provide forecasting and early warnings of cropping challenges to the crop production managers.
• Ensure food safety compliance through the client’s value chain in line with relevant codes of practice.
• Retain a high standard of Health and Safety.

Qualifications
• A degree in Agriculture/horticulture or associated disciplines. BASIS & FACTS qualifications an advantage. A valid Kenya driving license.
• Skill level: A minimum of 5 years direct agronomy support within the fresh produce industry with relevant experience in Kenya.">

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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