Daniel Kipchumba Email & Phone Number

Central Rift Region

My role is;• Setting up farming systems for small scale, medium scale and large scale farms.• Developing policies and standard operating procedures for the various categories of farming groups• Developing crop budgets and ensuring adherence to the same• Developing fertilizer and spray regimes for various crops• Overall in charge of Crop protection and the scouting team• Planning and ensuring the incorporation of sustainable farming techniques.• Designing cropping plans for the farms and farmers; climate smart farming.• In charge of planning and execution of the company’s corporate social responsibility projects on Agroforestry, Soil management and Intergrated Pest Management.• Overseeing the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices.• Preparing efficacy trials protocols; being in charge of trials• Auditing and oversee the implementation of the QMS, Global G.A.P, MPS-GAP, BRC, GRASP, SMETA and ETI Standards and KS1758 at the center/group and farm level.• Spearheading the Global G.A.P certification of farms and farmer groups.• Developing the training notes and plans with relevance to the groups or farmer categories • Training (TOT) staff, farmers and farm workers on Good Agricultural Practices.• Conducting Training Need Assessment (TNA) to staff and farmers.• To advise management on the implementation of corrective actions arising from risk assessments and customer feedback.• Undertaking trade relations with regulatory authorities in the region; PCPB, HCD, KEPHIS and County Agricultural Officer. • Coordinating regulatory assessments and providing regulatory reports• Monitoring legislative changes in counties of operation• Follow up on grievances, complaints, sanctions to the farmers.• Spearheading the acquisition of the relevant licenses, permits and certificates• In charge of quality, ensuring specifications are met focusing on results• Ensuring compliance to the regulatory requirements

Naivasha, Kenya

• Forward planning in line with the project requirements.• Handling paperwork and keeping administrative records. • Recruiting, training/instructing and supervising farm workers.• Making sure work progresses satisfactorily.• Ensuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards.• Organizing maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment and machinery.

Naivasha, Kenya

• Providing the technical direction for development of system integration from definition phase through to implementation.• Communicating and enforcing globally accepted standards and policies. • Managing technical team and resources within budget schedule.• Training the production team with regard to the system-product flow.• Advising on chemicals and fertilizers used.• Ensuring that the company’s practices conform to the statutory regulations.

Nyeri - Mweiga

• Planning strategies for maximum yields.• Advising on the planting program, spray program and harvesting periods with regard to the supply regime.• Organizing farm administration.• Organizing farm-associated businesses.• Managing the workforce and finances against the set budgets.• Reporting daily, weekly, monthly and annual progress and forecasts to the General Manager.• Overseeing production by ensuring planting and production targets are achieved.

Meru

I was overseeing the production of Snow peas. Planning on the plantings, cost of production, crop protection, production targets and how to achieve them and ensuring that the quality produced meets the required standards. I was also involved in mobilizing farmer groups for production.

Moshi-Tanzania

Elgeyo Marakwet

Meru, Kenya

Athi River

I oversee all the production activities of the farm, labour allocation keeping production records and advising on production matters as well as marketing

Karen

i did a research on the effect of Cymoxanil and Mancozeb (synergy) on powdery mildew in roses at SIAN Roses.

Naivasha

i worked in the roses department and was able to carry out practices such as crop establishment,crop management,crop protection,crop nutrition, post harvest activities and wetland management

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Agronomy And Crop Protection, Second Class Honours Upper Division

Activities and Societies: International Conference for Youth in Africa organized by African Technology Policy Studies (ATPS) held.

K.C.S.E, High School, A-