Our client, an agricultural company based in Bomet, is seeking to hire an Avocado Orchard Manager to oversee the cultivation and harvesting of avocados.
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
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