Job Vacancies: County Agronomist Cereal Growers Association is a national non-profit, member-based organization established in August 1996. Our purpose is to provide a platform for cereal farmers to promote collective action for the sustained improvement of their farming enterprises while addressing industry challenges in Kenya. CGA works with industry stakeholders such as government agencies, agricultural input suppliers, financial institutions, output buyers, and development partners among…
Request for Proposal: Development of agroforestry designs, Kenya
Request for Proposal: Development of agroforestry designs, Kenya Background Cereals Growers Association (CGA) is a national non-profit member-based farmer organization incorporated in August 1996. Its main purpose is to bring together commercial cereal farmers to promote collective action to sustain their farming enterprises and address industry challenges in Kenya. CGA has a network of over 300,000 farmers spread over 26 counties in Kenya. CGA works…
Field Agribusiness Coordinators (10 Positions)
Cereal Growers Association (CGA) a national farmer-based organisation in looking to hire experienced Field Agribusiness Coordinators to be based in Migori, Busia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Tharaka Nithi, Embu and Trans Nzoia Counties. The job involves the coordination of all project activities at the county level, identification, capacity building of and service delivery by identified rural agripreneurs, facilitating sustainable private sector participation and investment in program activities and submission of the relevant…
Technical and Economic: Interdependent Pillars for an Efficient Advice to Farmers
Farmers employ different strategies when it comes to farming. For instance, for land preparation, options available could be conventional ploughing plus harrowing, minimum tillage through ripping/chiselling and application of herbicides (glyphosate) etc. Above the technical skills involved, there are cost implications and economic impact associated with these strategies.
Knowing The Soil To Nurture it Better
Healthy soil is arguably the most important resource for any farmer across the world. Soil health relates to its capacity to support the growth of crops sustainably. Maintaining or restoring soil health however must be a deliberate effort of every farmer. Cereal Growers Association (CGA) farmer members in different parts of the country as well as Narok have been decrying the diminishing productivity of their…
CGA and AGRA Officialy Launch Phase II of The Regenerative Agriculture Program – A Scale Out
CGA and AGRA Officialy Launch Phase II of The Regenerative Agriculture Program – A Scale Out Makueni County: 27th June 2022 – Cereal Growers Association (CGA) and Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) officially launch Phase II of the Building Regenerative, Sustainable and Profitable Smallholder Agricultural Transformative Systems in Eastern Kenya Project. The project is funded by IKEA foundation through Alliance for a Green Revolution…
VACANCY: Project Manager
Cereal Growers Association (CGA) is a national non-profit member-based farmer organisation incorporated in August 1996, to bring cereal farmers together in addressing industry challenges in Kenya. CGA works with industry stakeholders such as agricultural input suppliers, financial institutions, produce buyers, development partners, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), relevant Government agencies among others to provide services to its members. CGA aspires to be a leading agribusiness solutions provider through evidence-based advocacy, facilitating business linkages…
VACANCY : Measurement, Evaluation & Learning Manager
Cereal Growers Association (CGA) a national farmer-based organization, is looking for an experienced Measuring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) professional. The MEL Manager is responsible for the overall M & E strategy execution. The MEL Manager leads in the development of organizational related M & E systems, tracking performance indicators, development of data collection/survey tools, data collection and analysis, timely and accurate reporting. They ensure effective…
VACANCY: Field Agribusiness Coordinator (4 positions)
Cereal Growers Association (CGA), a national farmer-focused organisation is looking for five (5) experienced Agribusiness Coordinators to be based in Kakamega/Vihiga (1), Siaya (1), Homabay (1), and Kisii/Nyamira (1) Counties. The role involves coordination of field activities at the county level, managing and growing partnerships for enhanced service delivery to farmers, support to rural agripreneurs for enhanced service to smallholder farmers. Duties & Responsibilities: The…
Regenerative Agriculture And Climate Smart Agriculture Practices And Technologies Increase Income And Crop Production In Makueni County
Justus Kimeu is one of more than 10,000 smallholder farmers, trained in AGRA Regenerative Agriculture project implemented by CGA Regenerative Agriculture and Climate Smart Agriculture technologies increase income and crop production in Makueni County. “Today I don’t regret to have come back to the village as I have good income.” For many years, smallholder farmers in Makueni County have faced several challenges including adverse effects of climate…