Job Details

Job Description

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum Diploma in agronomy studies or equivalent profession
• Minimum 5 years working experience in active crop management.
• Experience in grain production, Maize, soya beans will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assesses crop production of the farm
• Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples.
• Evaluates and improves seed quality
• Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving
  crop yield, and solving problems for clients
• Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of
  changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage
• Keeps records of research, testing, and results
• Research, and solve problems related to crop management, output, and quality
• Assisting with the plant sourcing, testing, and selection.
• Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and sample
• Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other
  interested parties.
• Developing planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timeline

The initial posting will be for 6months with possible extension.