Agronomist – Organic Farming at Leverage Seeds Limited

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agronomist – Organic Farming

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Agronomist to help us expand our operation.
• The ideal candidate must have experience in organic farming practices, crop rotation, irrigation, and soil management.
• He or she will also be familiar with the use of organic pesticides and herbicides.
• The Candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the farm, including planting, harvesting, and managing the farm workers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, plant and cultivate organic vegetables, fruits, grains, and other crops.
• Maintain irrigation systems and perform other physical labor as necessary.
• Manage pests and weeds using natural methods such as crop rotation, mulching, and beneficial insects
• Keep detailed records of seed varieties, planting dates, fertilizer applications, yields, and other important data.
• Work with customers, employees, and other farmers to sell products and share information.
• Stay up-to-date on new developments in organic farming methods.
• Order seeds, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Supervise farm workers and delegate tasks as necessary.
• Inspect fields and crops regularly to identify problems and take corrective action.
• Harvest crops at peak ripeness and deliver them to customers in a timely manner.
• Plan for the next growing season by selecting crop varieties, ordering seeds, and making other preparations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as Agronomist in organic farming.
• Working knowledge of organic farming practices
• Experience with soil preparation, planting, irrigation, and crop maintenance.
• Strong physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects
• Basic math skills for budgeting and record-keeping.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or a related field
• 2 – 3 years work experience.
• Proven experience as Agronomist in organic farming .
• Working knowledge of organic farming practices
• Experience with soil preparation, planting, irrigation, and crop maintenance.
• Strong physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects
• Basic math skills for budgeting and record-keeping
• Experience with sustainable farming practices
• Knowledge of natural pest and weed control methods
• Familiarity to natural manure for plants.

Application Closing Date
26th November, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letters and CV to: [email protected] and copy: [email protected] and [email protected] using “Agronomist- Organic farming – Oyo state at Leverage Seeds Limited” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.