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Are you looking for Agriculture jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Crop scout job at Asili Agriculture

Kiryandongo, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline:

May 3, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

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About the Organisation

Asili was established in 2012 in Western Uganda and Our Purpose is to catalyze a more equitable, resilient and regenerative food system.

Asili is a leading employer, investor, producer, aggregator and service provider across the major grain and oilseed value chains in East Africa. Our team equips the farming community and key food system Stakeholders with the technical skills, tools and services to transform agriculture into the flourishing industry it ought to be.

Our Vision is a food system in harmony with nature that empowers farmers, nourishes communities, and creates local prosperity.

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Jobs at Asili Agriculture january 2024

Job Title

Crop scout job at Asili Agriculture

Job Description

Asili Agriculture is a fully-mechanized largescale farming company with an integrated food security platform for East Africa that manages dual-season production of high-quality maize and soybeans for supply to regional food processors. Asili became operational in January 2014 and is currently farming on over 7,000 ha of land in Western Uganda under a conservation agriculture and precision farming approach to maximize yields efficiently and sustainably

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning

Plan the order of the fields to be monitored according to the developed Schedule

Monitoring and Surveying fields

Conduct weekly field visits to access crop health and potential risks
Identify and report on potential pest and disease
Perform yield estimates on a weekly basis
Take photos; conduct soil and tissue sampling
Notifying security of any potential crop theft/ distraction

Recording and Reporting

Collect and record data related to pests, diseases and weed status in a given field
Make recommendations based on field status
Communicate any irregular situation to the agronomist

Support Research and Development Efforts

Supervising casuals in preparing and planting sentinel plots
Monitoring crop and sentinel plot trials
Participate in research projects as required

Quality Control

Ensuring that the plant population is within the required threshold, seed is covered and planting with the right condition
Ensuring that sprayer nozzles are dispensing the desired volumes and there is no blockage
Ensuring application of the correct fertilizer rates and correct spreading distribution
Ensuring that there’s minimal losses during harvesting

Qualifications and Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Diploma in Agriculture
Minimum 2 years work experience on a large farm.
Result oriented, quality-oriented individual with high level of integrity
Able to work transparently with all team members
Physically fit and able to travel and examine farms in a variety of environments and climates including the ability to bend, Kneel and carry light loads.
Open to change and learning new systems
Effective planner and time conscious
Computer skills
Ability to ride a motorbike with a license.

Competencies for this Role

Demonstrates strong numerical and analytical skills
Good inter-personal skills
Work effectively in a team environment
Fluent in spoken and written English
Good knowledge of computer applications such as word, excel and power point.

How to Apply

Interested applicants please send your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this role to recruitment@agilis-partners.com. All applications should include the reference 23-04-2024-1 in the subject line. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.