Agricultural Officer

An Agricultural Officer provides technical advice and support to farmers, agricultural businesses, cooperatives, and government or development programmes. The role focuses on improving crop and livestock production, farm productivity, sustainability, and farmers' incomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise farmers on crop production, land preparation, planting, fertilisation, irrigation, pest and disease control, and harvesting.
• Conduct farm visits and assess crop, livestock, soil, and production problems.
• Train farmers on modern and climate-smart agricultural practices.
• Develop and implement agricultural extension programmes and demonstrations.
• Collect and analyse agricultural data, including production, yields, farm inputs, and market information.
• Help farmers access improved seeds, fertilisers, equipment, finance, and agricultural services.
• Promote sustainable farming, soil conservation, water management, and environmental protection.
• Identify and report crop pests, diseases, livestock diseases, and other production risks.
• Support farmer groups, cooperatives, and agribusiness development.
• Prepare field reports, budgets, work plans, and project progress reports.
• Liaise with government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, private agribusinesses, and local communities.
• Monitor agricultural projects and evaluate their outcomes.
• Support farmers in connecting with markets and improving the value of their products.