🌾 Job Title: Farm Manager

Location: Various Locations Across Kenya
Company: Wigmore Trading

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🏢 About Wigmore Trading

Wigmore Trading is a fast-growing pan-African trading and agribusiness company committed to developing efficient, sustainable, and profitable agriculture across the continent. As we expand our agribusiness operations into Kenya, we are recruiting highly skilled Farm Managers to lead production across crop, livestock, and integrated farming operations.

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🎯 Job Summary

We are seeking experienced and well-educated Farm Managers to oversee our commercial farms across Kenya. The ideal candidates will bring a combination of academic excellence, hands-on experience, and a deep understanding of Kenya’s agricultural potential. You will be responsible for planning, execution, productivity, team management, and sustainability of farm operations.

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📌 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all day-to-day farm operations across assigned regions.

• Manage crop planning, planting, irrigation, harvesting, and post-harvest activities.

• Coordinate livestock production, breeding, and veterinary care (if applicable).

• Train and manage farm workers; promote safe and efficient work practices.

• Implement data-driven farm practices, soil and water conservation, and precision agriculture.

• Maintain farm equipment, infrastructure, and facilities.

• Prepare budgets, production forecasts, and management reports.

• Liaise with local communities, government bodies, agronomists, and suppliers.

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🎓 Preferred Academic Background

Top Agricultural Courses:

• Crop Production and Agronomy

• Soil Science and Land Management

• Agricultural Engineering

• Horticulture

• Livestock Production

• Agricultural Economics

• Agribusiness Management

• Agricultural Extension

• Aquaculture and Irrigation Science

• Agritech and Sustainable Farming

Leading Agricultural Institutions in Kenya:

• Egerton University – Faculty of Agriculture

• University of Nairobi – College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences

• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

• Karatina University – School of Agriculture and Biotechnology

• Maseno University – School of Agriculture and Food Security

• Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) – for research-aligned candidates

We also welcome qualified candidates with degrees from top international institutions focused on agronomy, tropical agriculture, and agricultural innovation.

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🌱 Agricultural Zones & Specializations in Kenya

Crop Production:

• Tea & Coffee: Grown in the central highlands (Nyeri, Kiambu, Kericho, Murang’a, Embu).

• Maize, Wheat, Barley: Rift Valley (Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Narok).

• Horticulture (avocados, mangoes, passionfruit, cut flowers): Central, Eastern, and Rift Valley regions.

• Sugarcane & Rice: Western Kenya (Kakamega, Kisumu, Nyanza); Mwea (rice).

• Vegetables (kale, cabbage, tomatoes, onions): Kiambu, Kajiado, and Mount Kenya region.

Livestock:

• Beef, Dairy, and Poultry: Rift Valley, Central Kenya, and parts of Western Kenya.

• Camel and goat farming: Northern Kenya (Isiolo, Marsabit, Turkana).

Aquaculture:

• Tilapia and catfish: Dominantly in the Lake Victoria basin and some central and eastern counties with dam-based systems.

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✅ Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years’ farm management experience in a commercial setting.

• In-depth knowledge of Kenya’s agroecological zones and production systems.

• Strong leadership, budgeting, and team supervision skills.

• Proficiency in agricultural software and mobile-based monitoring tools.

• Understanding of market trends, GAP certification, and export requirements.

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💼 What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Accommodation or relocation support where applicable.

• Training and access to modern tools and systems.

• An opportunity to lead growth and innovation in African agribusiness.

• Career advancement in a mission-driven, pan-African company.

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📩 How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a detailed CV and a cover letter outlining experience and motivation to:
📧 jobs@wigmoretrading.com
Subject Line: Farm Manager Application – Kenya – [Your Name]