Agronomist

Position: Agronomist

Department: Agriculture / Estate Operations

Reporting To: Management

Location: Farm / Estate

Experience: 3–7 years preferred

Job Purpose

To provide scientific and technical expertise for soil management, nutrient management, irrigation, crop health and overall cultivation practices, with the objective of maximizing crop productivity and biomass across the farm.

Key Responsibilities

1. Soil & Nutrient Management

• Conduct and review regular soil testing and analysis.
• Develop soil-conditioning and nutrient-management plans.
• Recommend appropriate quantities and application schedules for organic manure, vermicompost and chemical fertilizers.
• Monitor soil fertility and recommend corrective measures based on soil deficiencies.

2. Crop Management

• Develop cultivation practices for Super Napier and other crops, as applicable.
• Monitor crop growth cycles and productivity.
• Identify nutrient deficiencies, pest and disease issues, water stress and other crop-health concerns.
• Issue corrective recommendations to the Estate Manager and Field Manager.

3. Irrigation Management

• Plan irrigation requirements based on crop, soil and weather conditions.
• Assist in designing sprinkler/drip irrigation layouts and water-flow schedules.
• Monitor irrigation efficiency and uniform water distribution.

4. Field Monitoring

• Conduct regular farm visits and inspect crop health and field conditions.
• Maintain records of soil tests, fertilizer application, crop performance and yield.
• Ensure recommended agricultural practices are properly implemented by the field team.

5. Technical Advisory

• Provide scientific guidance to the Estate Manager and Field Manager.
• Evaluate crop performance and recommend improvements in productivity and cost efficiency.
• Keep updated with modern agricultural practices, farm mechanization and sustainable cultivation methods.

Qualification

Essential:

• B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, Agronomy or a related agricultural discipline.

Preferred:

• M.Sc. / M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Chemistry or related specialization.
• Experience in commercial farming, fodder crops, large-scale agriculture or plantation management will be an advantage.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of agronomy and soil science.
• Soil testing and fertilizer/nutrient management.
• Crop disease and pest identification.
• Irrigation planning.
• Data analysis and farm-record management.
• Good field supervision and communication skills.
• Ability to work in large farm/estate environments.