Agronomy Intern at Synnefa

Purpose of the role

The holder of the role will act as an advisor to farmers and conduct soil experiments and make recommendations on the best possible crop to grow while utilising their extensive knowledge on agriculture and crop science. He/she will be charged with crop data collection and interpretation with the aim to offer well informed recommendations. The aim of the interaction with the farmers is to build good working relationships by offering agricultural support while creating a great customer experience while focusing on business development and growth. The goal is improvement of crop outcomes and assisting farmers realise a good return on farm investment by optimal use of IOT devices and the farm management dashboard.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide appropriate and targeted technical advice or assistance to farmers with training on Good Agricultural Practises (GAP) to maximise yield and ensure the quality of produce is not compromised.
• Apply training methods and curriculum appropriate to the needs of the midsize farmers and evaluation of their training effectiveness
• Communicate effectively about the company's farmer development model, plans etc. to farmers, project stakeholders and the wider public in order to advance its vision and mission.
• Provide great after-sales support to farmers and practise a sound customer retention strategy
• Keep updated records, prepare reports that pertain to field work and interpret the same to come up with case-appropriate recommendations
• Provide support to farmer/farmer groups on the most appropriate climate integration strategies, which enhance income of producers and agribusinesses
• Interpret soil and water test results to farmers and advise accordingly on the best farm inputs for use on the farm and crops.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy or related field from a recognized university.
• Knowledge on Conservation and Climate-Smart agriculture
• Knowledge on agronomy, sustainable agriculture and best farming practice
• Knowledge on Global.G.A.P Certification and Ken G.A.P Standards is desirable

Additional Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Awareness of emerging trends in the Ag Tech space.
• Experience in farmer mobilisation and training
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Excellent organisational, problem solving and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Excel and Google Docs/Sheets is mandatory.