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Agronomist at Pally Agro Products Limited

Pally Agro Products Limited is a modern farm specialized in the production of various forms of Agricultural products with impeccable food standards and nature-right philosophy. Our products are carefully developed and bred to international specifications by experts, ensuring consumers of affordable products with premium quality. Located in Abeokuta Ogun State, It is one of the fastest growing farms in, Nigeria situated on huge acreage of land for our palm trees and plantain plantation, soya oil, poultry, a large quantity of commercial egg production.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agronomist

Location: Oyo

Job Description

Directs and coordinates worker activities, such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, grading, payroll, and recordkeeping.
Contracts with farmers or independent owners for raising of crops or for management of crop production.
Coordinates growing activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, packing houses, and other related departments.
Analyses soil to determine type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum production.
Inspects equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Inspects orchards and fields to determine maturity dates of crops or to estimate potential crop damage from weather.
Plans and directs development and production of hybrid plant varieties with high yield or disease and insect resistant characteristics.
Purchases machinery, equipment, and supplies, such as tractors, seed, fertilizer, and chemicals.
Hires, discharges, transfers, and promotes workers, enforces safety regulations, and interprets policies.
Analyses market conditions to determine acreage allocations.
Confers with purchasers and arranges for sale of crops.
Records information, such as production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and prepares financial and operational reports.
Determines procedural changes in drying, grading, storage, and shipment for greater efficiency and accuracy.