Agronomy at Yara International

Responsibilities

• Conducting scientific fertilizer trials with local and regional agricultural research organizations in order to establish new information on the fertilizer effectiveness.
• Interpret soil analyses reports and offer appropriate fertilizer recommendations.
• Provide technical support to commercial farms on soil sampling, soil analysis, fertilizer recommendation and general soil health programs to maximize crop yield and quality.
• Consolidate fertilizer demonstration results data across the various crops and regions.
• Demonstrate the application of agronomic knowledge in practical field situations and use it to support the local sales teams.
• Provide key technical support to the sales team through field trainings and practicals.
• Train various stakeholders involved in agricultural extension activities on the value of balanced crop nutrition.

Profile

• University degree in Agronomy or related field.
• Minimum of 7- years relevant experience in agronomy and commercial oriented organization.
• Has a sound working knowledge of the major local crops, cropping practices and crop economics.
• Has a good working knowledge of the relevant local or regional fertilizer and environmental regulations and legislation.
• Has expert working knowledge of the major local crops, cropping practices, cycles and crop economics .
• Confident in the use of Microsoft Office