Green Space Farms's job vacancy, Career and Recruitment
Job title : Field Agronomist jobs in Lagos Job Location : Lagos Deadline : June 04, 2022
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We are recruiting for 2 experienced Field Agronomist who will assist the Farm Manager to oversee a 25 Hectares of Plantain / Banana Plantation (situated in Ogun & Lagos state respectively ).
JOB DESCRIPTION
Support commercial crop production through regular scouting and hands-on field work.
Monitor crops for insect and diseases.
Monitor soil moisture and assist with scheduling irrigation.
Contribute to quality control on farm operations, i.e. seed handling and cutting, planter spacing accuracy, and irrigation system uniformity, etc.
Perform test digs to estimate yield and monitor quality.
Evaluate plant growth and maturity.
Provide daily supervision of Agronomy casual employees.
Assist with fertilizer / chemical management and applications.
Mixing / loading and / or applications.
Assist with chemical / fertilizer handling and storage management.
Ongoing familiarization with crop production methods and practices.
Assist with developing and executing pest management strategies.
Facilitate storage management.
Assist / facilitate with the development and execution of crop management strategies.
Support research and development efforts.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as needed.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned
REQUIREMENT
Qualifications : OND / HND / B.Sc in relevant Field
Experience :
3+ years of work experience, with at least 1 year of experience in Managing Plantain / Banana Field
Commercial farming management experience
Experience in irrigation management
Good interpersonal and leadership skills
Good hands-on computer skills using (using Ms-Excel and Word)
Other Skills / competences : Agricultural Extension Services
Desired Skills / competences : Agricultural Extension Services
Availability : Immediate 4 weeks
Remunerations :
Full Medical Cover (HMO)
Accident & Life Insurance
Harvest Target Bonus / Incentive : N 500,000
Salary Range : N 1,200,000 N 2,500,000
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