JOB DETAILS:

To optimize agronomic practices with a view to achieve target-based quality seed production at the company’s seed farm while adhering to the standard operating procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

1) Ensure the application of the best agronomic practices at the seed farms.

2) Participate in seasonal planning with a view to meet the company’s production targets specifically; manpower planning, Inputs planning and activities planning.

3) Participate in pre-activity meetings to prepare teams and post-activity meetings to evaluate work and share challenges and solutions.

4) Supervise field activities.

• Follow up with teams to achieve timelines for farm activities, Monitor the work of seasonal workers to ensure it is done according to internal standards and acceptable agronomic practices, proactively monitor farm equipment and monitor efficient use of inputs such as fertilizer, pesticides etc., to minimize wastage and loss.

5) Prepare daily reports on field activities to supervisor on status of the fields.

6) Provide technical guidance and on job training to seasonal workers to continuously build capacity of the team