Abigael Kosgey

Experience

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  Pioneer Hibred Germany

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  Research Associate

  a)Worked with the research team testing and characterizing oilseed rape.b)Responsible for setting up greenhouse projects and monitoring plant performance.

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  Enza Zaden Africa

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2016

  Polination manager

  a) I Oversaw all aspects of vegetable seed production operations.b) I conducted purity checks on varieties and parent lines.c) I planned labor, training, and managed my team to achieve the set targets per crop d) I conducted quality checks in varieties and conducted trials to improve yield and quality.e) Collaborated with crop specialists on improving hybrid production.

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  Self employed

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2020

  Freelance Writer

  Main responibilities:Contact potential clients,carry out promotinal activities to market products,advice clients on products and introduce new products on behalf of the company,develop and oversee marketing campaings,design and implement effective marketing startegies,sale new insuarance products and make client follow-ups

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  Twiga Foods

  Apr 2020 - Dec 2023

  a)Oversaw year-round production, achieving a target of 120 tons of produce per hectare.b)Streamlined project management processes, improving efficiency and productivity.c)Led a team of over 400 employees, fostering positive relationships and high-performance standards.d)Collaborated in implementing digital farming practices, utilizing the gatekeeper app for crop monitoring and record-keeping. a)Established and maintained partnerships with 30 farmers, providing technical assistance and monitoring crop performance.b)Led the implementation and adoption of digital farming practices using Crop-In for data management and real-time support.c)Conducted training programs for 40 farmers, emphasizing digital tools and pest/disease control

  • Section Production manager

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Area Agronomist

    Apr 2020 - Aug 2022
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  Farmbetter

  Jan 2024 - now

  Projects and Key accounts Manager

  a) I currently Lead initiatives to increase adoption of sustainable farming practices by 80% and farmbetter digital tools under ViFOUNDATION and Agrittera projects.b)I conduct training of extension agents on digital agriculture tools and techniques. Our goal is to partner with cooperatives to adopt the digital advisory tools.c)I cross-collaborate with the tech team to unlock new value proposition for farmbetter's digital tools.d) I cross-collaborate in creating and distributing 5 short courses and related content on sustainable agriculture, reaching over 4,500 users via WhatsApp.d)I Support farmer groups in Kiambu county in implementing PGS, a voluntary certification system for sustainable agriculture.e)I Promote sustainability and resilience in smallholder farming communities through capacity building, partnerships and knowledge sharing. Show less