Risco Flowers is an upcoming flower farm based in Nyanza,
Western Kenya.
We wish to recruit a Farm Manager with a view to setup and produce summer flowers mainly Calla Lilies.
The job holder will serve as the principal assistant to the Director and will be involved in coordination and control of the production activities of the farm which will include irrigation, crop protection, post harvest procedures, maintenance of farm infrastructure and staff management.
Key Responsibilities
We wish to recruit a Farm Manager with a view to setup and produce summer flowers mainly Calla Lilies.
The job holder will serve as the principal assistant to the Director and will be involved in coordination and control of the production activities of the farm which will include irrigation, crop protection, post harvest procedures, maintenance of farm infrastructure and staff management.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee
and coordinate proper crop husbandry practices from planting to harvesting
including pest control, weed management, field cultivation and post
harvest practices.
- Ensure
that irrigation is done as required and controlling how much water to
irrigate and at what intervals.
- Check
the EC and PH of the water and soil and determine what quantities to use
- Ensure
that spraying is done promptly and develop spray programs.
- Oversee
and coordinate scouting and ensure reports are given on time.
- Ensure
that greenhouse structures and operation systems are in good order.
- Supervise
other employees working on the farm and solve worker grievances
Qualifications
- The
ideal candidate should have a minimum of a diploma in agriculture or
horticulture
- Self
driven and a team player
- Have
basic irrigation experience including irrigation equipment like the water
pumps
- Fluent
in Swahili and English
- Minimum
3 years experience in a flower farm
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