Agronomy Specialist at Dorbe-Leit Solutions Limited

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.