Agronomist / Agriculturist

Job Overview:

The Agronomist / Agriculturist is responsible for implementing and promoting sustainable agricultural practices while optimizing fertilizer solutions for clients. This role focuses on soil fertility management, fertilizer application, pest control, and crop nutrition. The Agronomist provides technical expertise to support product optimization, client consultation, and field performance evaluations, ensuring superior results across diverse agricultural environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct soil sampling, testing, and analysis to determine nutrient levels and fertility conditions.
• Recommend suitable fertilizer products and design customized soil fertility programs to improve yields and long-term soil health.
• Monitor the performance and nutrient efficiency of applied fertilizers across client farms and demo sites.
• Collaborate with R&D to develop and enhance fertilizers and soil conditioners, conducting field trials to test product formulations.
• Develop and recommend integrated pest management (IPM) strategies and monitor pest and disease incidence in client fields.
• Provide technical consultation to clients on soil improvement, fertilizer use, and crop nutrition, including on-site visits.
• Design and manage field trials and demonstration farms, collecting agronomic data for research, marketing, and product improvement.
• Ensure compliance with agricultural, environmental, and fertilizer industry regulations and maintain technical records.
• Conduct training, seminars, and workshops for clients, dealers, and internal teams on sustainable farming practices.
• Support business development initiatives through technical contributions and client engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, or related field (Licensed Agronomist is a plus).
• Experience in agronomy, fertilizer application, organic farming, or pest management.
• Proven ability to provide agronomic support to clients or distributors is an advantage.

Skills:

• Technical knowledge of soil science, crop nutrition, and fertilizer formulation.
• Expertise in integrated pest management (IPM) and other farming systems.
• Proficient in field trials, soil testing, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with R&D, sales, and operations teams.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.
• Confident communicator with strong advisory skills.
• Self-motivated, field-oriented, and adaptable to varying agricultural environments