Agriculture & Farming

Agricultural and farming jobs in the Gulf are growing in importance as Gulf nations invest heavily in food security and domestic food production. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and Qatar are developing large-scale greenhouse farms, hydroponic facilities, dairy farms, poultry operations, and livestock ranches to reduce dependence on food imports. These projects need farm workers, greenhouse workers, dairy farm assistants, livestock attendants, irrigation workers, and poultry workers — and Kenyan agricultural workers are among the most sought-after in the region.

Farm workers in the Gulf typically earn KES 45,000–80,000 per month, with free accommodation, meals, transport, and medical cover commonly included in the package. Dairy farm assistants and those with livestock or poultry experience may earn at the higher end of this range. Irrigation technicians with knowledge of drip irrigation systems — widely used in Gulf greenhouse operations — are in particular demand.

Kenya's strong agricultural heritage means that many Kenyan workers bring practical skills that Gulf farm operators value highly. Experience in floriculture from Kenya's cut-flower industry, dairy experience from Central or Rift Valley Kenya, or knowledge of poultry rearing are all directly transferable. Saudi Arabia's massive King Salman Park agricultural projects and UAE's indoor farming initiatives are among the current major employers.

Gulf Jobs Kenya connects experienced farm workers with verified agricultural employers and farm management companies across the Gulf. If you have hands-on farming experience in Kenya — even informal smallholder experience — and are prepared for hard outdoor physical work in a hot climate, we may be able to place you in a Gulf farming role.