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4 months ago
Farm Field Officer
Job Location: Ado Ekiti, Ekiti
Employment type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking talented professionals who are passionate about socio-economic development through agricultural and agro-allied investments.
Job Description
- Supervise farm workers to ensure efficient execution of tasks.
- Supervise soil preparation – ploughing, harrowing, ridging, plot maintenance, and harvesting
- Supervise both mechanical and manual planting of cassava and the application of fertilizers and agrochemicals
- Ensure good farm equipment maintenance, irrigation management, and fertigation.
- Develop and enforce crop rotation and soil enrichment plans to sustain soil fertility
- Conduct regular field inspections to assess soil conditions, crop performance, and pest or disease threats
- Develop and enforce crop rotation and soil enrichment plans to sustain soil fertility
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in cassava cultivation or a similar role.
- Relevant certifications in cassava farming or agricultural management are a plus.
- Good knowledge of cassava farming techniques, including pest and Disesase
- Proficiency in record-keeping and reporting.
- Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery and tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
- Passion for agriculture and sustainable farming practices
Competencies Required:
- Can work with little or no supervision.
- Will be a critical thinker and could take initiative as occasion demands.
- Both male and female are eligible.
- Have a good command of English both in speaking and writing.
- Be honest, diligent, dedicated, and unassuming.
