Located in Masindi District, Budongo area our client’s Sugarcane Farm is at the heart of the watershed for one of nature’s most spectacular marine environments and is proud to play a part in the environment conservation of through sustainable agricultural management at a large scale.

We are currently looking for an Agronomist who will also double as a Sugarcane Farm Manager responsible for independently running and managing an organic sugarcane farming operation on approximately 500 acres of land. Unique duties will include all aspects of the day-to-day running of the farm encompassing, but not limited to: cultivation and agronomy of sugarcane, harvesting, labor management, minor repairs/maintenance, strategic planning, budgeting & record keeping.

The Ideal Candidate:

This position requires a strong, practical knowledge of agricultural skills and farm management. In order to be considered for the role applicants will need to have relevant farm management experience with a solid track record and the ability to work independently as well as manage a farm labor force.

Role Responsibilities

• Your primary role is to ensure that expected production is always met. You will be accountable for the delivery of expected yields from the farms.
• Recruiting, training and supervising Farm staff.
• Crop budgeting and planning, and permanent record keeping Coordination of harvestings and advising the management of daily harvestings.
• Crop rotation planning and hybrid/variety selection recommendations
• Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples and testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
• Prepare and present detailed field reports to the lead supervisor and management
• Ensuring that logistics coordinator observes proper transportation and documentation of produce from the field to the end customer.
• Researching, developing, and promoting farming practices or products that diminish the effects of changes in soil, climate, and weather or prevent damage from pests.
• Insect, weed and disease monitoring / diagnostics
• Assisting with the plant selection process and the development of planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Ensuring the produce meets the international buyer requirements.
• Making chemical, fertilizer and seed recommendations.
• Proactively promote and inform sales team on current and potential upcoming agronomic issues that affect growing crops.
• Keep up to date with agronomic practices by attend company sponsored workshops and seminars to gain and maintain agronomic knowledge.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Horticulture or an equivalent combination of education.
• Have at least 1 years of field experience in agribusiness.
• Sound knowledge of fertilizer and chemical products with fertilization recommendations
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrate PR and interpersonal skills, leadership skills, supervisory skills and strategic planning