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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and prepare training programs for farmers and field agents in good agronomic practices for mango and pineapples (both organic and non-organic).

• Develop training materials for continuous capacity building of farmers

• Follow-up on training conducted by the agronomists and other field agents

• Prepare periodic project activity reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis

• Conduct farmer profiling in the different agro-ecological zones

• Support the development of a farmer's digital database

• Develop, implement and assess agronomic projects, such as demo plots im-plementation to assess different practices, pests and disease control methods among others.

• Work with farmers to develop and implement sustainable farming practices in Mango and pineapple fruit farming.

• Take the lead in the implementation of the Organic Farming strategy in Pineapples and Sustainable Agriculture in mango fruit farming.

• Monitor national agricultural trends and sustainable practices, and propose innovations to the farmers to implement adapted fruit sustainable practices.

• Monitor pest & disease attacks on mangoes within the range of actions of sustainable agriculture and act quickly to propose solutions to best support farmers within the Fruit Value Chain.

• Conduct soil testing and water analysis where necessary to advise farmers.

• Collaborate with the project implementing lead and Project management to develop long-term strategic goals for Mango and Pineapple production.

• Stay up to date with the latest agricultural research and agro-technological advancements.

• Provide technical guidance and backstop to farmers, and farmer groups to develop climate-resilient innovations tailored to the local context