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Are you looking for Agriculture jobs in Uganda, If yes, you might be interested in Crop Scout job at EBC Advisory Consulting
Kigumba, Uganda
About the Organisation
EBC” is the umbrella brand under which a consortium of dedicated in-house, virtual, associate Professionals & independent identical firms, with both local & International Experience come together to provide end to end Quality Advisory, Consulting & Outsourcing Services.
Job Title
Crop Scout job at EBC Advisory Consulting
EBC
Job Description
The Crop Scout plays an essential role in the company’s agricultural operations by conducting thorough inspections of crops across the fields. Their primary objective is to assess plant health, identify diseases, weed infestations, and pest outbreaks. By providing timely and accurate information, the Crop Scout empowers the company to make informed decisions crucial for optimizing crop yield, quality, and overall farm productivity. This position operates under the guidance of the Technical Supervisor-Agronomy, contributing essential field insights to support strategic agronomic planning and execution.
Duties and Responsibilities
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.
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Qualifications and Competencies
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Diploma in Agriculture.
Year/s of Experience
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
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 is desirable.
This is an entry level role.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their resumes to cv@welcometoebc.com mentioning "Job Title" in the subject line.
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