Browns Plantations tea estates in Kenya are a leading producer and exporter of premium Kenyan tea, committed to sustainable farming practices, upholding human rights, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment.

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Trainee Planter Program - Agronomy & Crop Management

Job TypeContract

QualificationBA/BSc/HND

Experience

LocationNairobi

Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied , Graduate Jobs

YOUR PROFILE

Degree Holder preferred Or A/L Pass with NIPM Plantations Management Course (Advantage)

Strong Leadership Potential Excellent Command of English

Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and effective team coordination skills.

Ability to Communicate in Sinhala & Tamil is an advantage

Trainee Planter Program - Agronomy & Crop Management

Role Summary: Focused on the scientific aspects of tea cultivation. This trainee works to improve soil health, manage pests/diseases, and optimize yields through research and adaptive agronomic practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Soil Management: Conduct soil sampling and analysis; implement fertilization schedules (NPK, organic matter) based on specific block requirements.

Pest & Disease Control: Monitor fields for common pests (e.g., mites, weevils) and diseases; coordinate the safe application of pesticides and biocontrol agents.

Pruning Cycles: Manage the pruning cycle (e.g., Lung pruning, ground-level skiffing) to rejuvenate bushes and maximize the plucking table.

New Plantings: Oversee nursery operations and the planting of new clones, ensuring genetic integrity and optimal spacing.

Data Collection: Maintain detailed records of rainfall, temperature, soil moisture, and crop growth patterns to guide strategic decisions.

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• Conduct soil sampling and analysis; implement fertilization schedules (NPK, organic matter) based on specific block requirements.
• Monitor fields for common pests (e.g., mites, weevils) and diseases; coordinate the safe application of pesticides and biocontrol agents.
• Manage the pruning cycle (e.g., Lung pruning, ground-level skiffing) to rejuvenate bushes and maximize the plucking table.
• Oversee nursery operations and the planting of new clones, ensuring genetic integrity and optimal spacing.
• Maintain detailed records of rainfall, temperature, soil moisture, and crop growth patterns to guide strategic decisions.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail
• Effective team coordination skills
• Excellent Command of English
• Ability to Communicate in Sinhala & Tamil is an advantage

• Degree Holder preferred
• A/L Pass with NIPM Plantations Management Course (Advantage)
• BA/BSc/HND