To research, plan & implement farms’ planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques to improving crop yield. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems.

• Develops planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.

• Researches and promotes agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage,

• Assesses crop production of the farm,

• Evaluates and improves seed quality,

• Carries out laboratory tests of soil, seed, and crop samples,

• Performs quality control for seed caliber and soil standards,

• Visits fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples,

• Tests samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes,

• Conduct soil analyses and develop nutrient management plans,

• Recommend and oversee the application of fertilizers, soil conditioners, and other amendments to improve soil health,

• Assists with the plant sourcing, testing, and selection, 

• Keeps detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples,

• Generates reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties, 

• Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Skills

• BSc or MSc in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant science and related fields of studies.

Experience:  

• 2 years for BSc

• 0 year for MSc

Skills:

• Strong research skills,

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Communication skills.

How to Apply

Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit your detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter via email: hr@kerchanshe.com with the subject line of  ‘’Agronomist”

‘’Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted''.