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Full Time |
Ibadan, Oyo Katsina |
Posted 1 year ago |
Job Title: Agronomist
Locations: Katsina & Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- As an Agronomist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the production of genetically pure seeds, implementing good agronomic practices, and providing essential guidance to farmers for achieving bumper harvests.
Responsibilities
- Prepare workplans and budgets for annual seed production activities (out-growers), including scheduling restocking of seeds based on quality parameters.
- Coordinate seed processing activities and manage warehousing operations.
- Conduct and manage field trials and seed production activities.
- Collect, analyze, and present data and results to the scientific community.
- Perform laboratory tests on soil, seed, and crop samples.
- Establish seed and vegetable production fields.
- Set up demonstration plots for training farmers on good agronomic practices.
- Develop quick production guides for crops such as tomatoes, cucumber, maize, soybean, rice, and yam.
- Train and supervise general staff.
- Prepare budgets, technical reports, and financial reports on project activities.
- Carry out any other duties assigned by the management.
Requirements
- Hold an M.Sc in Agriculture with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or a B.Sc in Agriculture or a related discipline with at least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- Experience in processing sesame, soybeans, ginger, and turmeric will be an added advantage.
- Must be ready to work in a remote area.
Benefits
Join our team at Leverage Seeds Limited and contribute to our mission of empowering farmers and ensuring sustainable agriculture practices. We offer a supportive work environment and the opportunity to make a real difference in the agricultural sector.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] cc [email protected] using “Agronomist – Oyo State / Katsina State at Leverage Seeds Limited” as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: May 23, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Agriculture / Agro Allied |