Position: Agronomist
Department: Agriculture / Estate Operations
Reporting To: Management
Location: Farm / Estate
Experience: 3–7 years preferred
Job Purpose
To provide scientific and technical expertise for soil management, nutrient management, irrigation, crop health and overall cultivation practices, with the objective of maximizing crop productivity and biomass across the farm.
Key Responsibilities
1. Soil & Nutrient Management
• Conduct and review regular soil testing and analysis.
• Develop soil-conditioning and nutrient-management plans.
• Recommend appropriate quantities and application schedules for organic manure, vermicompost and chemical fertilizers.
• Monitor soil fertility and recommend corrective measures based on soil deficiencies.

2. Crop Management
• Develop cultivation practices for Super Napier and other crops, as applicable.
• Monitor crop growth cycles and productivity.
• Identify nutrient deficiencies, pest and disease issues, water stress and other crop-health concerns.
• Issue corrective recommendations to the Estate Manager and Field Manager.

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Irrigation Management
• Plan irrigation requirements based on crop, soil and weather conditions.
• Assist in designing sprinkler/drip irrigation layouts and water-flow schedules.
• Monitor irrigation efficiency and uniform water distribution.

4. Field Monitoring
• Conduct regular farm visits and inspect crop health and field conditions.
• Maintain records of soil tests, fertilizer application, crop performance and yield.
• Ensure recommended agricultural practices are properly implemented by the field team.

5. Technical Advisory
• Provide scientific guidance to the Estate Manager and Field Manager.
• Evaluate crop performance and recommend improvements in productivity and cost efficiency.
• Keep updated with contemporary agricultural practices, farm mechanization and sustainable cultivation methods.

Qualification
Essential:
• B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, Agronomy or a related agricultural di

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