Agronomist

Responsibilities:

Crop Production & Agronomy:

• Develop and implement crop production plans for both greenhouse and open-field operations.
• Monitor crop growth and development and provide recommendations to optimize yield and quality.
• Advise on seed selection, planting schedules, plant population, spacing, and crop rotation.
• Develop and implement appropriate crop nutrition and fertilization programmes.
• Conduct regular field and greenhouse inspections to identify crop health issues.

Greenhouse Operations:

• Manage agronomic activities within greenhouse production systems.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, ventilation, irrigation, fertigation, and other environmental parameters.
• Develop and implement greenhouse crop schedules and production protocols.
• Monitor plant performance and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Support the optimization of greenhouse productivity and resource utilization.

Open-Field Production:

• Supervise land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, crop maintenance, and harvesting activities.
• Monitor soil conditions and recommend appropriate soil amendments and cultivation practices.
• Develop strategies for effective weed, pest, and disease management.
• Monitor weather and environmental conditions and assess their potential impact on crop performance.

Pest & Disease Management:

• Conduct routine scouting for pests, diseases, weeds, and other crop health issues.
• Develop and implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes.
• Recommend appropriate biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical control measures.
• Ensure the safe and responsible use of agrochemicals in accordance with approved procedures and applicable regulations.

Soil, Irrigation & Plant Nutrition:

• Conduct or coordinate soil and water testing and interpret results.
• Develop appropriate fertilizer and nutrient management programmes.
• Monitor irrigation systems and water application to ensure efficient crop utilization.
• Manage fertigation programmes for greenhouse crops where applicable.
• Identify and address nutrient deficiencies and other soil-related crop problems.

Monitoring, Reporting & Data Management:

• Maintain accurate records of planting, crop growth, inputs, treatments, yields, and production activities.
• Track crop performance and analyse production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare regular agronomic reports for management.
• Establish and monitor key crop production indicators, including yield, crop quality, input usage, and crop losses.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Horticulture, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in commercial crop production.
• Demonstrated practical experience in both greenhouse and open-field farming.
• Experience in crop nutrition, irrigation, fertigation, pest and disease management, and crop protection.
• Practical knowledge of modern agricultural and sustainable farming practices.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of crop production, agronomy, and greenhouse operations.
• Practical experience in both greenhouse and open-field farming.
• Proficiency in soil, plant nutrition, irrigation, and fertigation management.
• Strong knowledge of pest, disease, and weed management, including IPM.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, record-keeping, and reporting skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and field supervision skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and willingness to work hands-on on-site.