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• Position: Agronomist at Matrix Fertilizer Limited (MFL)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Kaduna




• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  
  

Role Overview

• We are seeking a skilled and proactive Agronomist to support crop production on its 150-hectare farm.


• The Agronomist will provide technical agronomic guidance to improve soil health, crop yield, and overall farm productivity.


• The role focuses on implementing best practices, monitoring crop performance, and supporting the Farm Manager with data-driven recommendations to reverse previous low yield

Key Responsibilities

• Improve crop yield performance by contributing to a minimum 20–30% yield increase within two farming seasons for rice, maize, and soybeans.


• Conduct soil analysis and fertility assessments at least twice per season, with documented recommendations implemented at 90% compliance rate.


• Develop and monitor crop nutrition programs, ensuring fertilizer application accuracy of 95% against recommended rates.


• Support pest, disease, and weed management programs, maintaining crop loss levels below 5% per season.


• Monitor crop growth stages and field conditions, submitting weekly agronomic reports with actionable recommendations to the Farm Manager.


• Ensure correct seed selection and planting practices, achieving uniform crop establishment on at least 90% of planted area.


• Optimize input efficiency, contributing to a minimum 15% reduction in input wastage (seed, fertilizer, chemicals) per season.


• Assist in yield estimation and post-harvest analysis, delivering accurate yield variance reports within ±5% of actual harvest results.


• Train and guide field staff on agronomic best practices, achieving 90% adherence to recommended field protocols.


• Support the establishment of demo plots across Matrix sales regional hubs to create visibility for our fertilizer and other agricultural inputs.


• Support compliance with environmental and safety standards, with zero major agronomic-related non-compliance incidents annually.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, or a related field.


• Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience in crop production, preferably on medium to large-scale farms.


• Practical knowledge of rice, maize, and soybean agronomy.


• Experience in soil fertility management, crop nutrition, and pest/disease control.


• Strong data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.


• Ability to work effectively under the direction of a Farm Manager.


• Good communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.


• Willingness to work in field-based conditions.


• Strong knowledge of soil fertility management, fertilizers, and crop nutrition.


• Experience working with mechanized farming systems is an added advantage.