2 Agronomist Extension Officer Job Opportunities – Agricado Farms

Job Title:  Agronomist Extension Officer (2 Jobs)

Organisation: Agricado Farms

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

Agricado Farms Uganda Ltd is a leading agribusiness company in Uganda that produces and exports high-quality fruits and vegetables to international markets.

 

Job Summary:   We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Agronomist Extension Officer to join our team.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work with farmers to provide agronomic support and technical guidance on best practices in crop management.
  • Conduct field visits and provide training to farmers on pest and disease control, soil management, water management, and other aspects of crop production.
  • Guide and manage harvests of crops including chillies, eggplants and hass avocado
  • Develop and implement extension programs and demonstration plots to showcase best practices and new technologies to farmers.
  • Collect data on crop performance and provide regular reports to management.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure that crop production meets quality standards and customer requirements.

 

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of previous experience in agronomy or related field.
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or Crop Protection.
  • Strong knowledge of crop management and best practices in agriculture.
  • Experience working in the community and having local community linkages in Western and South Western Uganda as well as other key districts
  • Willingness to spend time extensively in rural areas.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficient in the use of computer applications, including Microsoft Office.

 

NB: We offer a competitive salary package and opportunities for career growth and development.

 

How to Apply:

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this position, please send your CV and cover letter to admin@agricadofarms.com with the subject line “Agronomist Extension Officer” and complete the following online test Click Here  by Tuesday 12th November 2024. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Deadline: 12th November 2024

 

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Date Posted 2024-11-07T14:04
Valid Through 2024-11-13T00:00
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Agricado Farms
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala , 0256, Uganda

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