Senior Agronomist job at Farm Manager SA
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Vacancy title:
Senior Agronomist

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources , Category: Agronomist ]

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Farm Manager SA

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 30 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Tanzania , Dar es Salaam, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
SENIOR AGRONOMIST – FM1864

Dar El Salam Area – Tanzania: Our client is looking for a Senior Agronomist to join the team.
This position is best suited for someone with large scale commercial experience
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in agronomy or agricultural research, with a focus on Banana crop management.
• Proven expertise in crop husbandry, chemical and fertilizer applications, replant rotation, seedings, nursery management, and disease control.
• Preferred large scale commercial experience along with the growing of plantain bananas along with along with his farm in poor yield production shows for a poor representation of his skills in agronomy
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret soil, plant, and environmental data to inform decision-making.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Develop and implement agronomic strategies to maximize crop yield and quality.
• Provide expert guidance on crop husbandry practices, including planting, irrigation, and banana harvesting techniques.
• Conduct soil analyses and make recommendations for fertilizer applications to optimize nutrient uptake and soil health.
• Manage replant rotation schedules to minimize soil depletion and maximize long-term productivity.
• Oversee seedings and nursery operations, ensuring the timely and efficient propagation of plant material.
• Implement integrated pest management strategies to control diseases, pests, and weeds effectively.
• Monitor crop health and diagnose issues, providing timely interventions and solutions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, research advancements, and best practices in agronomy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including farmers, researchers, and agricultural engineers, to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that only resumes in English should be submitted with the application.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Environment, Forestry and Agriculture jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, July 30 2024
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Posted: 24-07-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 24-07-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 24-07-2077
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