Agronomist

Overview

The agronomist is in charge of creating and carrying out experiments to enhance yield and best agronomic practices, and they answer directly to the farm manager. The position is also in charge of keeping the farm informed about the best methods for growing and harvesting moringa.

Responsibilities

Planning

Create and carry out trials to raise BAPs and yields.

Collect precise and thorough data so that projections and decisions may be made using data.

Nucleus Farm

Regular visits to the nucleus farm

Support planning, strategy, and implementation for all aspects of farm operations

Study the farm's crop production in order to discern the best ways to plant, harvest, and cultivate the Moringa plant, creating a “center of excellence” for moringa

Investigate and address any epidemic issues affecting cultivation or production in the area.

Conduct field experiments to identify and recommend organic inputs and practices to boost production

Certifications

Support farm management team to achieve and maintain certifications

Collaborate with the certification teams on all aspects of certification related to farming and cultivation

Ensure compliance with all certification requirements for the farm

Training

Compile and update best practices for cultivating moringa within all contexts and under all relevant methodologies

Work with Farm team to create effective training materials and modules for dissemination to all engaged parties

Reporting

Prepare regular reports summarizing agronomic and agricultural learnings to be implemented or explored further

General

Perform other duties appropriate to this role, as may be required by the Company from time to time.

Requirements

Agricultural bachelor's degree (ideally with agronomy, soil science, or crop science concentration).

Five years or more of work experience in a comparable position

Experience gained from working on a farm certified organic.

Familiarity in using farm equipment and machinery.

Expertise managing a wide variety of team members.

Practical knowledge of optimal practices for regenerative farming and organic certification

A demonstrated history of carrying out agronomic research and gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data.

Proficient in Twi with outstanding critical thinking, problem-solving, listening, speaking, and organizing abilities

Be prepared to go to the agricultural site and live there (Eastern Region)

Hold a current driver's license

Tech savvy and with strong experience using Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Earth, Google Forms, and Google Calendar