JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
The Crop Scout plays an essential role in the company’s agricultural operations by conducting thorough inspections of crops across the fields. Their primary objective is to assess plant health, identify diseases, weed infestations, and pest outbreaks. By providing timely and accurate information, the Crop Scout empowers the company to make informed decisions crucial for optimizing crop yield, quality, and overall farm  productivity. This position operates under the guidance of the Technical Supervisor-Agronomy, contributing essential field insights to support strategic agronomic planning and execution.

Specific Skills
• Result oriented, quality-oriented individual with high level of integrity.
• Able to work transparently with all team members.

• Physically fit and able to travel and examine farms in a variety of environments and climates including the ability to bend, Kneel and carry light loads.
• Open to change and learning new systems.
• Effective planner and time conscious.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to ride a motorbike with a license is desirable.
• This is an entry level role.

Responsible For
Planning
• Plan the order of the fields to be monitored according to the developed Schedule.
Monitoring and Surveying fields
• Conduct weekly field visits to access crop health and potential risks.
• Identify and report on potential pest and disease.
• Perform yield estimates on a weekly basis.
• Take photos; conduct soil and tissue sampling.
• Notifying security of any potential crop theft/ distraction.
Recording and Reporting
• Collect and record data related to pests, diseases and weed status in a given field.
• Make recommendations based on field status.
• Communicate any irregular situation to the agronomist.
Support Research and Development Efforts
• Supervising casuals in preparing and planting sentinel plots.
• Monitoring crop and sentinel plot trials.
• Participate in research projects as required.
Quality Control
• Ensuring that the plant population is within the required threshold, seed is covered and planting with the right condition.
• Ensuring that sprayer nozzles are dispensing the desired volumes and there is no blockage.

• Ensuring application of the correct  fertilizer rates and correct spreading distribution.

• Ensuring that there’s minimal losses during harvesting.

Various tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Additional Requirements
Working Conditions: 1.Field Environment:
• The role primarily involves working outdoors in various weather conditions, including exposure to sunlight, rain, and wind.
• Field visits may require walking or traveling by vehicle and/or motorbike to different field sites.
Physical Demands:
• Requires walking, standing, bending, and kneeling for extended periods during field visits.
• Lifting and carrying equipment or samples, which may sometimes be heavy.
Work Schedule:
• May require flexibility to accommodate seasonal demands or unexpected situations.
• Weekly field visits are a key aspect of the role, which may involve working on weekends or evenings if necessary.
Safety Precautions:
• Adherence to safety protocols is essential to minimize risks associated with fieldwork, such as using protective gear when handling chemicals.
Collaborative Environment:
• Effective communication skills are important for reporting findings, sharing recommendations, and collaborating with colleagues.

Job Nature
Full Time
Educational Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Diploma in Agriculture.

Year/s of Experience
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply