Agronomist At Twiga Foods

Manage the overall operations of the farm
Organize and coordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities
Aid in sharing and training proper agricultural procedures and techniques to assure high quality production and good grower relations.
Maintains crop records of all fields/productions in a timely manner, including updating crop estimates, and suggestions.
Maintain complete records of all crop expenses for budget purposes.
Demonstrate ability and confidence in systems and hardware provided to efficiently collate crop monitoring information and provide safe and legal remedial applications
Undertake regular visits to members’ farms to a schedule agreed with each individual member and Senior Regional Agronomist prior to the commencement of each season, to include;
Pest and disease monitoring report
Control recommendations
Crop notes and photos to be communicated to the grower highlighting specific issues
Organise and participate in taking of soil or substrate, plant, leaf or sap samples, for testing.

Assisting with the plant selection process and the development of planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.
Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties
Other responsibilities may be assigned.