Seed Production Officer (Rice and Wheat) at Value Seeds Limited

Value Seeds Limited is an indigenous crop seed production solution and development Company incorporated in 2009.  The Company is engaged in seed research, multiplication, processing and distribution of hybrids and seeds of improved varieties. We are focused on increasing farmers’ yields, nutrition and livelihood.  Our products offerings are two-fold: field crops and vegetables with technology dissemination. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Seed Production Officer (Rice and Wheat)

Location: Kaduna

Job Description

• Prepare and plan seed production schedule in accordance with seed production targets indicated by management for the year.
• Contribute to the screening and selection of out-growers for yearly seed production activities.
• Participate in planting, rouging, detasseling, and harvesting as well as provide technical backstopping on recommended agricultural practices for seed production.
• Seed production of open pollinated varieties, inbred lines, and hybrids.
• Monitor and ensure quality control standards for production of foundation and/or certified seeds of open pollinated variety, inbred lines and hybrids are met.
• Maintain records for seed production outputs, farm management practices and parent stock delivery.
• Implement and enforce quality assurances and control, tracking of programs to meet quality objectives.
• Establishment of demonstration plots and high-way seed plots for training of farmers on good agricultural practices
• Conduct training to farmers on field management practices and organize farmers field day in collaboration with other staff.
• Prepare and maintain seed production reports
• Supervise field staff and ensure effective utilization of resources.

Requirement

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.