Kennedy Katongo

Experienced International Dairy Farm Manager with over 30 years of hands-on expertise in dairy herd management, livestock production, milk processing, and farm supervision. Proven ability to manage large-scale dairy and beef operations, improve herd productivity, supervise farm teams, and maintain high standards of milk quality and animal health. Skilled in milking systems, breeding management, calf rearing, herd health monitoring, feeding systems, and milk hygiene, with practical international farm experience in Zambia, Ireland, and Tanzania.

Strong leadership background with a track record of managing farm operations, supervising workers, and increasing efficiency in commercial dairy enterprises. Ready to contribute extensive dairy farm expertise to modern livestock operations in Ireland, New Zealand, Canada, and other international dairy industries.

Dairy Herdsman - Shafa Agro - Iringa, Tanzania

(2025-10 - 2026-01)

• Managed 1,000 milking cows and approximately 3,500 young stock
• Supervised feeding, herd monitoring, and daily dairy routines
• Supported breeding operations and animal health management
• Maintained efficient herd production systems in a large-scale dairy enterprise

Assistant Dairy Herdsman - Farm Solutions Ltd - County Kildare and Kerry, Ireland

Contract Role

• Worked on commercial 200 milking-cow dairy farms in County Kildare and Kerry
• Operated DeLaval 24 Auto Cluster Removal and Dairymaster 36 milking systems
• Assisted with milking, mastitis detection, breeding, calving, and calf care
• Managed strip grazing, paddock movement, feeding, fencing, and cow handling
• Maintained high dairy hygiene standards under grass-based production systems

Dairy Herd & Milk Processing Manager - AZEEB Dairy / Oriental Quarries - Lusaka, Zambia

(2019-06)

• Manage 200 milking dairy cows their and replacement stock
• Oversee processing of 3,000 litres of milk daily
• Supervise herd feeding, health management, and breeding activities
• Maintain milk hygiene and product quality standards
• Lead dairy processing for yoghurt, cheese, and sour milk production

Production Manager / CEO - Choma District Dairy Cooperative Union - Zambia

(2010-04 - 2018-04)

• Managed milk processing operations for pasteurized milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, and cream
• Led livestock productivity improvement programs for cooperative farmers
• Supervised food safety and quality assurance systems
• Managed staff, budgets, and farm production planning
• Coordinated dairy production support through breeding and feeding initiatives

Farm Manager - Private Livestock Operations - Zambia

(2007 - 2009)

• Managed 1,000 beef cattle and 100 dairy cows
• Supervised staff, feeding, fencing, calf rearing, and disease prevention
• Maintained herd health records and breeding schedules
• Oversaw stock counts and routine livestock management operations

Dairy & Beef Herd Manager - Private Farm Enterprise - Zambia

(1996 - 2007)

• Managed dairy and beef herds in commercial livestock operations
• Supervised feeding systems, breeding activities, and herd health
• Maintained farm productivity and livestock records
• Supported dairy and piggery production systems

Diploma - Food Safety - Alison, Ireland (2013 - 2015)

Diploma - Milk Technology - CFPPA de Mâcon-Davayé (2013)

Certificate - Dairy Farming - Palabana Dairy Training Institute (1990 - 1992)

Certificate - Animal Draft Power Technology (1996)