Seed Production Officer at Leverage Seeds Limited

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plan seed production schedule in accordance with seed production targets indicated by management for the year.
• Contribute to the screening and selection of out-growers for yearly seed production activities.
• Participate in planting, rouging, detasseling, and harvesting as well as provide technical backstopping on recommended agricultural practices for seed production.
• Seed production of open pollinated varieties, inbred lines, and hybrids.
• Monitor and ensure quality control standards for production of foundation and/or certified seeds of open pollinated variety, inbred lines and hybrids are met.
• Maintain records for seed production outputs, farm management practices and parent stock delivery.
• Implement and enforce quality assurances and control, tracking of programs to meet quality objectives.
• Establishment of demonstration plots and high-way seed plots for training of farmers on good agricultural practices
• Conduct training to farmers on field management practices and organize farmers field day in collaboration with other staff.
• Prepare and maintain seed production reports
• Supervise field staff and ensure effective utilization of resources.
• Any other responsibility assigned to him by the Line Manager or the Management staff.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an HND or Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years work experience.