Agriculture Research & Development Manag

Agriculture Research & Development Manager

Job Summary

Managing the activities, operations and staff of the R&D section of the department through Conduct field experiments and deliver research results associated with weed management and related agronomic practices in sugarcane.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Research and Development

·       Research on sugarcane varieties to identify improved varieties.

• Multiplication of improved varieties for commercial cultivation.
• Research on inputs to test their quality.
• Maintaining varietal collection (Germplasm) for future study.

2. Research on soil, water and plant  

• Soil sampling for analysis.
• Analyzing the soil for its nutrient content for fertilizer recommendation.
• Identifying problems of the soil and arriving remedial measures.
• Analyzing irrigation water for its standard parameters.
• Plant sampling and analysis for its nutrient content.

3. Monitor field agronomic practices and ensure compliance with the field standard procedures.
4. Provide technical support to the Agricultural team to facilitate significant improvement in yield.

Educational Qualification and Work Experience

• Minimum of HND/ B.Sc. in Agricultural related courses.
• Any relevant certification will be an added advantage.
• Have extensive experience in large-scale Agricultural Estate R&D including demonstrable experience with Sugar cane farming for more than 10 years. Mastering the latest management system of Agricultural R&D.

Skill and Competencies

• Effective Communication skills
• People management skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Integrity
• Empathy
• Openness
• Discretion