Background information about the job or company

The Kipchimchim Group stands as a dynamic conglomerate transforming industries across Agriculture, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution, Logistics, Warehousing, Retail and Supermarkets. Starting as a modest retail kiosk in Kericho, Kenya, we have grown into a powerhouse managing over 20 successful companies, including Kipchimatt Supermarkets, Tea Factorie...

Job Overview

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 or duties

Duties and 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.

Qualifications or requirements

QualificationBA/BSc/HND

Experience needed

Experience

• 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.

• BA/BSc/HND