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Crop scout job at Asili Agriculture | Apply Now
Kiryandongo, Uganda
Full-time
Are you looking for Agriculture jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Crop scout job at Asili Agriculture
Asili Agriculture is an innovative agricultural company dedicated to transforming farming practices in Africa by providing sustainable, market-driven solutions to smallholder farmers. The company’s mission is to increase productivity, enhance income opportunities, and improve the livelihoods of farming communities through access to affordable, quality agricultural inputs, training, and market connections. Asili Agriculture has earned recognition for its commitment to empowering farmers and promoting food security in Africa, gaining trust and support from local communities and international organizations.
The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, valuing innovation, integrity, and commitment to customer satisfaction, offering employees opportunities to grow within a dynamic and impactful industry. Since its inception, Asili Agriculture has evolved to become a key player in the agricultural sector, leveraging a business model that blends technology with local knowledge to create a scalable, sustainable impact.
With a growing presence across East Africa, the company has expanded its reach to various regions, establishing itself as a leader in agricultural development. Its core values of sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation guide its work, while its corporate social responsibility initiatives focus on improving food security, reducing poverty, and supporting local communities through partnerships and social projects. For more information, visit their website at www.asiliagriculture.com.
Crop scout job at Asili Agriculture
Asili Agriculture
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
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
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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.
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.
