Agronomist at DeltaGRiC Farms

Role Description

• This is a full-time on-site role for an Agronomist (particularly Vegetable and Fruit speciality) at DeltaGRiC Farms in Ajebo - Obafemi Owode LGA. The Agronomist will be responsible for tasks such as soil science analysis, agriculture practices, irrigation management, research on plant nutrition, and implementing sustainable farming techniques.

Qualifications

• Soil Science and Plant Nutrition skills
• Agriculture and Irrigation knowledge
• Experience in conducting research in agronomy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Requisite Certification / Formal Education in Agronomy, Agriculture, or related field
• Previous experience in sustainable farming practices is essential

Job Summary

• Establish and manage all vegetables and fruits agribusiness (V&F) matters including seedling nursery, transplanting, irrigation, fertilization, disease detection and prevention, weed management and related activities.
• Train and Lead all Vegatable & Fruits matters including seedling nursery, transplanting, irrigation, fertilization, disease detection and prevention, weed management and related activities.
• Deliver agreed revenue, cash-flow and profit targets as set out in the business plan from time-to-time.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow strict management, operational and monitoring programmes w.r.t. the seedling nursery, irrigation, fertilization, disease detection and prevention, weed management and related matters.
• Execution and monitoring the performance of his direct area of responsibility on an ongoing basis against approved programmes and budgets.
• Maintain compliance withDeltaGRiC farms rules and procedures and to maintain compliance with regulatory statutes and authorities.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ extensive experience in practical large-scale commercial vegetables and fruits agribusiness operations across Sub-Saharan Africa especially Nigeria or similar economies.
• Demonstrated expertise in intensive V&F production systems in line with approved plans.

Technical Hands-On Experience Needed

Extensive knowledge of all facets of medium to large-scale irrigated (particularly drip irrigation) and mechanized commercial vegetables and fruits agribusiness, including but not limited to:

• Bush clearing
• Land preparation
• Seedling production
• Irrigated vegetable crop production
• Rained vegetable crop and pasture production
• Operations Management
• Marketing & Sales
• Project Management
• Farm Record Keeping.