Agronomist at an Agricultural and Real Estate Company - George Houston Resources Limited

George Houston Resources Limited (GHR) - Our client, an Agricultural and Real Estate company with branches in Benin and Lagos states, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agronomist (Indian Expatriate)

Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Agricultural and Real Estate Sector

Job Duties

• Report to the CEO
• To study soil, plant seeds and crops to minimize the risk in the farm
• and develop effective and efficient farming practices with research and advanced agriculture techniques.
• Define overall farm strategy for agriculture productivity development.
• Study plants and soil in order to develop better planting, cultivation and harvesting techniques, improve crop yield and solve challenges in the farm.
• Research, development and promoting farming practices to prevent damages in farm.
• Ensure development of planting as per the schedule and within timelines.
• To maintain records regarding farms, customers crops and samples.
• Ensure utilisation of available sources in farms
• Generating MIS and recommend suggestions for shortfalls related to farm, clients, customers and other related parties.
• Nationality: Preferably, references from India

Requirements

• Educational qualifications: M.Sc / in Agronomy / Agriculture / related field.
• Professional experience: 10-18 Years of experience
• Specific knowledge: Tomato, Cucumber, Cabbage Chilly, Spring onion, Sweet corn, Okra and watermelon
• Business understanding: African experience is a must

Application Closing Date
5th January, 2023.