Agriculture · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Bridge Talent GroupFarm Agronomist- Kinangop
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About this role
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Role overview
A commercial floriculture company in South Kinangop is looking for a Farm Agronomist. This full-time role suits someone with practical experience in flower production who can manage crop nutrition, irrigation, pest control, and ensure compliance with export standards.
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What you will do
- Develop and oversee crop feeding and fertigation programmes based on plant growth stages and analysis results.
- Manage irrigation schedules, monitor water use, and adjust programmes according to climatic and soil conditions.
- Supervise crop scouting teams to identify pests and diseases early and implement Integrated Pest Management strategies.
- Ensure crop protection practices meet legal and export market requirements, including monitoring Maximum Residue Limits.
- Coordinate soil and water sampling and interpret results to guide crop nutrition and health assessments.
- Train and supervise farm teams on agronomic practices and promote adherence to safety and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with quality assurance and farm management teams to meet production and export quality targets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, Agriculture or related field.
- At least 3 years of practical experience in commercial flower production, preferably with roses or summer flowers.
- Hands-on experience in greenhouse or open-field flower growing.
- Strong knowledge of crop nutrition, fertigation, irrigation, and crop protection.
- Experience in developing and implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes.
- Understanding of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and export market requirements.
- Ability to interpret soil and water analysis results.
- Knowledge of pest and disease identification and management.
- Familiarity with crop protection legislation and safe use of agricultural chemicals.
- Experience with high-altitude growing conditions in Kinangop is an advantage.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.