A. Production Management

· Develop and implement crop production strategies to achieve set targets.

· Prepare and manage the production budget to realize growth, revenue, and profitability goals.

· Optimize production costs by improving efficiency, systems, and procedures.

· Manage pest and disease control through integrated pest management (IPM) using biological, physical, mechanical, cultural, and chemical methods.

· Oversee crop nutrition through best-practice irrigation and fertigation systems.

· Enhance staff performance and productivity through appraisals, training, and motivation.

· Coordinate research and development initiatives, including trials for new varieties, biological agents, chemicals, and innovative growing techniques.

· Ensure compliance with certification and regulatory standards (e.g., NEMA, Fairtrade).

· Coordinate the general administration of the production function in liaison with the General Manager.

B. Nursery Management

· Oversee all activities and infrastructure within the nursery section.

· Source rootstocks and mother stock materials.

· Supervise potting, planting, and grafting of scions.

· Maintain plant health through effective fertilization, pest control, and hygiene practices.

· Manage nursery inventory, logistics, and quality control.

· Trial and implement new techniques and methodologies to enhance nursery performance.


C. Community Outreach Program

· Collaborate with local farmers through the outgrower program.

· Train and demonstrate best agricultural practices to selected farmers.