Agronomy & Fodder Officer

Kapiti Plains Estate Limited is hiring for the Agronomy & Fodder Officer position in Kapiti Plains Estate Ltd — Machakos, Kenya. This is a full time, mid level role. Qualification level: Bachelors; experience: 0 – 4 yrs. ILRI – International Livestock Research InstitutePlains, MachakosMid level Applications close on 20 November 2026.

Application deadline: November 20, 2026 (11 days)

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Summary by Impactpool

The Agronomy & Fodder Officer at Kapiti Plains Estate Limited will manage and support all aspects of crop and fodder production.

This role involves developing agronomic strategies to improve food and feed production while ensuring sustainable land management.

Key responsibilities

• Develop crop (Napier, Rhodes, sorghum, maize silage, etc.) management strategies, schedules, budgets, and timelines aligned with feed demand.
• Develop improved crop production methods and techniques during planting, cultivation, and harvesting with the aim of improving crop yield and solving problems.
• Supervise field labour and maintain field input/output records.
• Develop new varieties of crops and hybrids that are more resistant to disease and pests.
• Develop educational materials and training programmes on crop management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Soil Science, or related field
• Minimum of three years' experience in fodder crop management…

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