Agronomist

Job Description 

• Management of the progression of farm development with the view to build capacity of other employees.
• To guide farm workers on the best practices. Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for clients.
• Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
• Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples.
• Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
• Assisting with the plant sourcing, testing, and selection.
• Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.
• Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.
• Developing planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.

Eligibility

• Masters in Agronomy
• Certificates or professional qualifications relating to coconuts
• 10+ years experience in relevant field
• Industry Preferred – from Agriculture/coconut farm