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Key Responsibilities Conduct research on crop production and soil management to develop effective agricultural practices.Design and implement field trials and experiments to test new farming techniques and technologies.Analyze data from field trials and other research activities to provide actionable insights and recommendations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate agronomic insights into product development and strategic initiatives.Provide guidance and support to farmers and agricultural professionals on best practices for crop management and soil health.Stay current with advancements in agronomy and related fields, applying best practices to ongoing projects.Communicate research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, providing practical recommendations for action.Implement a continuous measurement program for irrigation systems, accompanied by diagnostics and a plan for operating adjustments.Assist in technical and administrative activities related to the unit.Implement the systems in the platform for new clients.Provide initial training on the use of the system to contracted farms.Evaluate irrigation systems and generate diagnostic reports before the start of planting or within the week of contracting if the contract was made after planting.Propose improvements to the irrigation system to the client within 5 days of system evaluation, i.e., submission of Re-engineering report.Review entries and logs made by clients in the system.Correct usage faults in the platform in collaboration with the client.Conduct field visits twice a month to measure soil moisture, compare it with the platform's indications, make necessary adjustments, confirm crop stage, and adjust as needed.Prepare reports on field visits.Send weekly irrigation plans to the client.Commercially develop the preferential action area in line with goals set by the unit leader.Build a relationship of trust and collaboration with the farm manager.Prepare end-of-season reports requiring the collection and analysis of farmers' electricity bills.Present end-of-season reports and consulting results.The Successful Applicant The prospective candidate for the Agronomist role must come from the IT-related field within Agriculture.Experience in sustainable agriculture or precision farming.Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies.Knowledge of integrated pest management and crop modeling.What's on Offer Our client will be compensating the ideal candidate for the Agronomist role at market-related.
Contact Darian Naidoo
Quote job ref: JN-072024-6493329
Phone number: +27 11 303 8334

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