• Application Deadline:
• Position: Field Agronomist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , NCE , OND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos , Ogun


• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 

We are recruiting for 2 experienced  Field Agronomist who will assist the Farm Manager to oversee a 25 Hectares of Plantain / Banana Plantation  (situated in Ogun & Lagos state respectively ).

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Support commercial crop production through regular scouting and hands-on field work.


• Monitor crops for insect and diseases.


• Monitor soil moisture and assist with scheduling irrigation.


• Contribute to quality control on farm operations, i.e. seed handling and cutting, planter spacing accuracy, and irrigation system uniformity, etc.


• Perform test digs to estimate yield and monitor quality.


• Evaluate plant growth and maturity.


• Provide daily supervision of Agronomy casual employees.


• Assist with fertilizer/chemical management and applications.


• Mixing/loading and/or applications.


• Assist with chemical/fertilizer handling and storage management.


• Ongoing familiarization with crop production methods and practices.


• Assist with developing and executing pest management strategies.


• Facilitate storage management.


• Assist/facilitate with the development and execution of crop management strategies.


• Support research and development efforts.


• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as needed.


• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

REQUIREMENT

Qualifications:   OND/ HND / B.Sc in relevant Field

Experience: 

• 3+ years of work experience, with at least 1 year of experience in Managing Plantain/ Banana Field


• Commercial farming management experience


• Experience in irrigation management


• Good interpersonal and leadership skills


• Good hands-on computer skills using (using Ms-Excel and Word)

Other Skills / competences: Agricultural Extension Services

Desired Skills / competences: Agricultural Extension Services

Availability: Immediate – 4 weeks       

Remunerations:

• Full Medical Cover (HMO)


• Accident & Life Insurance

Harvest Target Bonus/ Incentive: N 500,000

Salary Range:  N 1,200,000 – N 2,500,000