Extension Officer

Job Summary

• Pullus Africa is seeking an Extension Officer to provide critical support to farmers and enhance poultry farming practices.
• This role will involve direct interaction with farmers, providing education, training and on-site assistance to improve poultry production systems.
• The Extension Officer will collaborate with farmers to optimize farming practices and contribute to the overall productivity and profitability of their operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular visits to farmers’ locations to provide extension support and guidance on poultry farming practices.
• Educate farmers on best practices in breeding, rearing, health management, and disease prevention for poultry farming.
• Assess existing poultry production systems and provide recommendations for improvements in biosecurity, housing, feeding, and waste management.
• Organize and deliver training sessions and workshops on topics such as poultry nutrition, feed formulation, and feed management.
• Collaborate with farmers to develop tailored feeding programs based on their production goals and available resources.
• Monitor and evaluate farmers’ operations, identifying areas that require additional support or intervention.
• Assist the Extension Manager in designing training schedules and developing educational materials and curriculum.
• Facilitate farmers’ access to credit and financing options, including guidance on loan application processes and financial management.
• Keep up to date with the latest advancements in poultry farming and share relevant information with farmers to boost their productivity and profitability.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of farm profiles, visits, training sessions, and extension services provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, Animal Science, or a related field. A certification in poultry farming or extension services is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in agricultural extension work, preferably within poultry farming.
• Extensive knowledge of poultry farming practices, production systems and nutrition with prior experience working with poultry farming.
• Strong communication skills, ability to educate and train farmers, excellent problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using digital tools for record-keeping.