Job For Agronomist at Dreamfield Farm Resorts

Dreamfield Farm Resorts, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Agronomist
Location:
 Osun
Job Description
What responsibilities will I have?
  • Ensure accurate knowledge or reliable referrals to make recommendations to growers to achieve efficient crop production
  • Ensure that application of seeding, fertility and pesticide occurs when weather conditions are optimal
  • Gather, compile, analyze and interpret test results and prepare progress reports
  • Analyze crop claim issues as necessary
  • Document field evaluation of seed, chemical, specialty products and fertilizers
  • Provide agronomic training for staff responsible for sales and marketing
  • Assist with agronomic budgeting and cost monitoring
  • Interact with suppliers, applicators and agronomy laboratories
  • Soil sample fields including multiple depth sampling, sampling by geo-reference and multiple site sampling in the event of changes in soil texture
  • Manage field trials, plant physiology and irrigation practices
  • Remain up to date on crop nutrition and protection technology
  • Create and administer an animal/crop/fruits/Vegetables cultivation and rotation schedule that ensures continuous use of farm land with fallow processes incorporated where necessary; such schedule shall include consideration for (where possible) the following desired farm animals, fruits and vegetables:Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Oregano, Parsley, Thyme, Tomato, Green and Red Pepper, Watermelon, Pineapple, Banana, Plantain, Oranges, Lemon, Lime, Moringa, Carrots
  • Scout customer fields for weed, insects, disease and nutrition issues
Requirements
What education and training required:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agronomy or a related field is required to become an agronomist.
  • It is also advised that you receive and maintain your Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: hr@dreamfieldfarmresorts.com
Application Deadline 30th April, 2018.

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