Avocado Orchard Manager – Bomet at Summit Recruitment and Search

This role requires a combination of horticultural expertise, strong management skills, and hands-on experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the overall health and productivity of the orchard, ensuring the efficient and sustainable production of high-quality fruit. The ideal candidate must have prior experience in avocado cultivation and harvesting.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all aspects of avocado tree care, including planting, pruning, fertilization, and irrigation.
• Monitoring tree health and implementing pest and disease control measures
• Developing and implementing production plans to maximize yield and quality.
• Supervising and training orchard staff and Scheduling work assignments and ensuring efficient operations.
• Managing irrigation systems and other farm equipment.
• Seed selection and propagation: Overseeing the selection of healthy seeds and the propagation of avocado seedlings.
• Grafting and budding: Managing the grafting process to ensure the production of high-quality, disease-resistant trees.
• Nursery maintenance: Maintaining optimal growing conditions in the nursery, including irrigation, fertilization, and pest control.
• Site preparation: Planning and executing site preparation, including soil testing, land clearing, and terracing.
• Planting layout: Designing and implementing optimal planting layouts to maximize orchard productivity.

Qualifications:

• Minimum degree in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field is often preferred.
• Extensive experience in orchard management, preferably with avocados – Above 8years.
• Strong knowledge of avocado cultivation practices.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, pest management, and fertilization techniques.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and financial controls.
• Practical knowledge of good agricultural practices.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities