Field Agronomist

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We are looking for a Field Agronomist to join our dynamic team. The role is physically located in Isando, Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:Educate growers on the latest agronomic practices that drive best-in-class potato quality (lower defects, higher solids), increased yields, reduce foreign objects, inspect and recommend farmer washing/grading operations and equipment.Develop, implement, and maintain good handling practices for potatoes to ensure high-quality potatoes from storage to the factory.Provide Simba growers with best-in-class, specialist agronomic support to deliver improved potato quality, monitor crop performance (Croptrack), and implement sustainable improvements across all Simba growers and growing regions.Provide regional Agromanagement with monthly commercial crop volume estimates compared to contracted volumes, forecast crop losses where they occur, and/or identify potential supply risks to effectively plan for "short/over-supply" for commercial contract periods.Interact with plant schedulers regularly, potato laboratory when needed, FLM's and Operations Managers to facilitate effective management of the potato supply chain from farm to production.Facilitate the successful integration of new potato varieties into the SA Program (identify suitable fields and areas for field trials, monitor fields and crop progress regularly, monitor crop quality, arrange plant trials, and jointly collate and analyze conversion and consumer performance).Assist Commercial Potato Supply Manager in selecting regional strategic planting areas and farmers that will minimize risk and maximize productivity.Facilitate and execute research projects (new plant materials).
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