Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for an Agronomist (particularly Vegetable and Fruit speciality) at DeltaGRiC Farms in Ajebo – Obafemi Owode LGA. The Agronomist will be responsible for tasks such as soil science analysis, agriculture practices, irrigation management, research on plant nutrition, and implementing sustainable farming techniques.
Qualifications
Soil Science and Plant Nutrition skills
Agriculture and Irrigation knowledge
Experience in conducting research in agronomy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Requisite Certification / Formal Education in Agronomy, Agriculture, or related field
Previous experience in sustainable farming practices is essential
Job Summary
Establish and manage all vegetables and fruits agribusiness (V&F) matters including seedling nursery, transplanting, irrigation, fertilization, disease detection and prevention, weed management and related activities.
Train and Lead all Vegatable & Fruits matters including seedling nursery, transplanting, irrigation, fertilization, disease detection and prevention, weed management and related activities.
Deliver agreed revenue, cash-flow and profit targets as set out in the business plan from time-to-time.
Duties And Responsibilities
Follow strict management, operational and monitoring programmes w.r.t. the seedling nursery, irrigation, fertilization, disease detection and prevention, weed management and related matters.
Execution and monitoring the performance of his direct area of responsibility on an ongoing basis against approved programmes and budgets.
Maintain compliance withDeltaGRiC farms rules and procedures and to maintain compliance with regulatory statutes and authorities.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ extensive experience in practical large-scale commercial vegetables and fruits agribusiness operations across Sub-Saharan Africa especially Nigeria or similar economies.
Demonstrated expertise in intensive V&F production systems in line with approved plans.
Technical Hands-On Experience Needed
Extensive knowledge of all facets of medium to large-scale irrigated (particularly drip irrigation) and mechanized commercial vegetables and fruits agribusiness, including but not limited to:
Bush clearing
Land preparation
Seedling production
Irrigated vegetable crop production
Rained vegetable crop and pasture production
Operations Management
Marketing & Sales
Project Management
Farm Record Keeping.
please send your CV to info@deltagric.farm stating your available date of resumption.
Apply via :
info@deltagric.farm