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Agronomist


  • Department: Operations Africa
  • Location: Kaduna (Nigeria)
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Sector: Consumer goods
  • Vacancies: 3
  • Discipline: Other

GBfoods Africa

Job description

Carrying out farm operations of Land preparation, planting, weeding, harvesting, storage and maintenance of farm records.

Main Task

  • Conduct soil test and experiment to ascertain soil quality
  • Collect samples from the field, identify problems and its causes, talk to farmers and other involved in the industry or introduce unique techniques and products that could improve soil quality.
  • Identify best ways to plant, cultivate, harvest and improve yield
  • Develop working methods to control weeds and pests to keep crops disease-free.
  • Work closely with farmers to develop better farming conditions through improved farming practice
  • Assist the farmers in the effective usage of land and recommend techniques to increase harvests
  • Plan and execute studies to scientifically improve crop yields
  • Provide technical report, make presentations and report findings

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in vegetable farming
  • Working knowledge in Mechanised farm operations like ploughing, seeding, spraying, harvesting etc.
  • Ability to operate farm machineries such as tractor, planters and harvesters
  • Degree in Agronomy, Soil science or related courses
  • Ability to speak Hausa language and interact with local farmers is key
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  • Department: Operations Africa
  • Location: Kaduna (Nigeria)
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Sector: Consumer goods
  • Vacancies: 3
  • Discipline: Other