Agronomist at Vital Agro Alliance Farms Limited

Duties / Responsibilities

• Regular field checks
• Insect, weed & disease monitoring / diagnostics
• Soil moisture status monitoring
• Irrigation scheduling
• Ag chemical, fertilizer & seed recommendations
• Soil sampling Equipment calibration
• Crop rotation planning and hybrid/variety selection recommendations
• Solicit customers & increase acres and/or opportunities
• Precision Ag services (including GIS/GPS information)
• Detailed computerized field reports & permanent record keeping
• Crop budgeting & planning
• Provide personal consultation with customers as needed
• Educational / promotional presentations as needed
• Other duties as necessary.

Job Requirements

• Education: HND, B.Sc or M.Sc in Agronomy, Plant Science or any Agricultural related courses.
• Experience: 3-7 years experience.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Office software, email, internet, spread sheets
• Good diagnostic and decision making skills
• Proven ability to effectively communicate - verbal & written skills
• Demonstrate skills in sales (our agronomists do not sell products - only quality service!)
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives without close supervision
• Desire to serve farmers and others involved in the agriculture industry
• Willingness to work as a team member
• Desire to remain updated with new agricultural trends and technology
• Self-motivation, willingness to learn and good work ethic
• Ability to work outside during heat of day & ability to walk several miles per day.
• Must be resident in Abuja.

Application Closing DateDuties / Responsibilities

• Regular field checks
• Insect, weed & disease monitoring / diagnostics
• Soil moisture status monitoring
• Irrigation scheduling
• Ag chemical, fertilizer & seed recommendations
• Soil sampling Equipment calibration
• Crop rotation planning and hybrid/variety selection recommendations
• Solicit customers & increase acres and/or opportunities
• Precision Ag services (including GIS/GPS information)
• Detailed computerized field reports & permanent record keeping
• Crop budgeting & planning
• Provide personal consultation with customers as needed
• Educational / promotional presentations as needed
• Other duties as necessary.

Job Requirements

• Education: HND, B.Sc or M.Sc in Agronomy, Plant Science or any Agricultural related courses.
• Experience: 3-7 years experience.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Office software, email, internet, spread sheets
• Good diagnostic and decision making skills
• Proven ability to effectively communicate - verbal & written skills
• Demonstrate skills in sales (our agronomists do not sell products - only quality service!)
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives without close supervision
• Desire to serve farmers and others involved in the agriculture industry
• Willingness to work as a team member
• Desire to remain updated with new agricultural trends and technology
• Self-motivation, willingness to learn and good work ethic
• Ability to work outside during heat of day & ability to walk several miles per day.
• Must be resident in Abuja.