Farming Assistant

Responsibilities

1. Crop production
2. Managing the Irrigation system
3. Field planning and disease control
4. Managing Inputs and stores
5. Supervision of staff
6. Management of Harvest, storage and sales

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Diploma or degree in agriculture, agronomy, crop science, horticulture or agricultural engineering from a recognised college or university

Potato farming experience

At least 3 years traceable experience growing potatoes on a commercial farm, including at least 1 full season with responsibility for a field or block

Irrigation

Hands-on experience with drip or sprinkler irrigated crops

Crop health

Experience in Running a blight and pest spray programme and keeping spray records

Other

Valid driving licence; able to live on or near the farm in Shibuyunji