Agronomist

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

GBfoods

En GBfoods ofrecemos soluciones culinarias en muchos paises de Europa y África, con marcas locales y de prestigio en cada uno de los mercados, como por ejemplo Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, entre otras.

Nuestro Propósito “Celebrating local flavours” se centra en empoderar y cuidar cada una de las comunidades locales a las que pertenecemos y resaltar sus sabores auténticos. Algunas de nuestras marcas locales han estado en las cocinas de los consumidores durante más de un siglo, y se han posicionado como marcas realmente deseadas, así como profundamente arraigadas en la cultura local.

Hoy, con una facturación de alrededor de 1400 millones de euros y un equipo de unas 3.600 personas, somos la opción preferida por los consumidores.

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

Job closed

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

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