Field Agronomist at GreenGro

We are a company in Agribusiness and seeking to recruit a Field Agronomist.

The primary responsibility is to assist in providing expertise and advice in implementing agronomic service programs for our business

Duties and Responsibilities

• Regular field checks to ensure expected production is always on course.
• Prepare and present detailed field reports to the lead supervisor and management
• Insect, weed and disease monitoring / diagnostics
• Soil sampling and Soil moisture status monitoring
• Ag chemical, fertilizer and seed recommendations
• Equipment calibration
• Crop rotation planning and hybrid/variety selection recommendations
• Permanent record keeping Crop budgeting and planning
• Provide personal consultation with customers as needed
• Educational / promotional presentations as needed
• Assist designated staff members in selling efforts with dealers, specific customers, and prospective customers that need additional agronomic support / contact.
• Proactively promote and inform the Area team sales staff on current and potential upcoming agronomic issues that affect growing crops.
• Assist other Agronomists with designated agronomic testing, training and sales projects.
• Perform field service calls, participate in area functions as requested, and evaluate product performance within designated areas
• Attend commercially sponsored workshops and seminars to gain agronomic knowledge
• Perform other duties as may be required by the company

Qualification

• Diploma/Bachelor in Agriculture or related field
• 6 Months – 1 year experience as an Agronomist
• Broad technical knowledge of crops, products and farming practices.
• Must be flexible and good communication skills