Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research on crop production and soil management to develop effective agricultural practices.
- Design and implement field trials and experiments to test new farming techniques and technologies.
- Analyze data from field trials and other research activities to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate agronomic insights into product development and strategic initiatives.
- Provide guidance and support to farmers and agricultural professionals on best practices for crop management and soil health.
- Stay current with advancements in agronomy and related fields, applying best practices to ongoing projects.
- Communicate research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, providing practical recommendations for action.
- Implement a continuous measurement program for irrigation systems, accompanied by diagnostics and a plan for operating adjustments.
- Assist in technical and administrative activities related to the unit.
- Implement the systems in the platform for new clients.
- Provide initial training on the use of the system to contracted farms.
- Evaluate irrigation systems and generate diagnostic reports before the start of planting or within the week of contracting if the contract was made after planting.
- Propose improvements to the irrigation system to the client within 5 days of system evaluation, i.e., submission of Re-engineering report.
- Review entries and logs made by clients in the system.
- Correct usage faults in the platform in collaboration with the client.
- Conduct field visits twice a month to measure soil moisture, compare it with the platform's indications, make necessary adjustments, confirm crop stage, and adjust as needed.
- Prepare reports on field visits.
- Send weekly irrigation plans to the client.
- Commercially develop the preferential action area in line with goals set by the unit leader.
- Build a relationship of trust and collaboration with the farm manager.
- Prepare end-of-season reports requiring the collection and analysis of farmers' electricity bills.
- Present end-of-season reports and consulting results.
The Successful Applicant
- The prospective candidate for the Agronomist role must come from the IT-related field within Agriculture.
- Experience in sustainable agriculture or precision farming.
- Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies.
- Knowledge of integrated pest management and crop modeling.
What's on Offer
Our client will be compensating the ideal candidate for the Agronomist role at market-related.
Contact
Darian Naidoo
Quote job ref: JN-072024-6493329
Phone number: +27 11 303 8334
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