Agronomist at Sellafield Energy

RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Define overall farm strategy for agriculture productivity development.
•  Study plants and soil in order to develop better planting, cultivation and harvesting techniques.
•  Improve overall crop yield and solve challenges on the farm.
•  Research, development and promoting farming best practices to prevent damages in farm.
•  Ensure development of planting as per the schedule and within specific timelines.
•  Maintain records regarding farms, customers, crops and samples.
•  Ensure utilization of available resources in farms.
•  Manage harvest logistics.
•  Generate management information, statistics and recommend suggestions for shortfalls related to farm, clients, customers and other related parties.
•  Liaise with government, key rural professionals, contractors and other external parties.
•  Minimize the risks
•  To develop effective and efficient farming practices with research and advanced agriculture techniques.

Requirement

• Min of B.Sc Agronomy / Agriculture.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Min of 10 years’ experience in Agri business as AGRONOMIST.
• Must have specific knowledge of Cassava and Tomato.
• Good communication skills.