Jobs Posting - Agriculture and Food Industry

The Berry category within Costa is Australia’s premium grower, packer and distributor of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Based at our Corindi farm, NSW, Australia, you will assist in the day to day management of blueberry operations to maximise production/ harvest potential. This role is a newly created role and will suit someone with a vision of growth for career progression within the business.

A significant focus of the role will be liaison with key farm personnel to assist in the following areas:

• Irrigation Management
• Pruning/Plant husbandry
• Netting Programs
• Mulching Programs
• Weedicide operations
• Pollination
• Crop Nutrition and management of soils

To be successful, you will have:

• 5-10 years experience within a horticulture management role
• Relevant horticulture qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in initiating, building and maintaining strong and effective teams of people at all levels of production
• Result oriented individual

Hours will need to be flexible in line with season and crop requirements. If you are interested and can meet the above requirements, please email your application to robert.wheatley@costagroup.com.au or alternatively for further information please contact Rob Wheatley, Horticultural Manager on 02 6649 2921.

Job Reference: 3782IR
Production Manager (Nursery Stock)
Our client is over 40 years old. Greenhouse production began back in the Sixties with cut flowers as a "bridge product" for the winter months. Today they are a leading producer of young plants, operating globally. The company is directed by second generation of the original family.
Based in Ethiopia, there is now a vacant position within the Elite- and Propagation Department. This department is responsible for the cultivation and maintenance of Grandmother stock, the build-up of all mother plants of the company and the propagation of rooted and Callus cuttings for Export purposes. In the main season 300 employees are working for this department.
The Production Manager is responsible for planning all Elite- and Propagation related works. He/she is responsible for the communication and realizations of planning which are received from the German headquarters of the Group. 70% of the job takes part in the greenhouses in arranging and following up of issued works and hygiene standards. 30% of the job takes place in the office for planning and communication purposes.
After a general introduction of one month to all departments, the applicant will work for one year under the leadership of the current Elite-and Propagation Manager and will be trained by him in all fields of the job.
After one year the applicant will take over all responsibilities of the Elite and Propagation department. The job requires very good team work between propagation, Elite, production departments and the head office in Rhineberg.
Ultimately the new Elite and Propagation manager will be responsible to train and hand over responsibilities for this department to Ethiopian Managers. Thereafter this manager should be in a position to either be promoted or move into another department management position.
Requirements

• BSc or Masters Degree in Horticulture or related field. Very good German Meister/ Techniker Degrees in Horticulture are also accepted.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a managing position in horticulture or related areas.
• Very good English language skills, German language skills preferred but not essential.
• Very good communication and management skills.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.

Package
€36-42K per annum (DOE)
+ Vehicle
+Accommodation
+One return flight per year (including family)

An established family owned business headquartered in Michigan is seeking an experienced Agronomist.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Measures harvest yield and quality against forecast.
• Trains Field Managers on crop scouting for weeds, insects and diseases and schedules irrigation for optimal field yield. Inspects fields weekly during growing season and assists with bruise testing, monitors pulp temperatures and diseases in storage areas.
• Measures and monitors quality control of product during seed cutting, planting and harvesting. Provides recommendations for cover crops, fall tillage and fumigation.
• Assists with data collection of petioles, stem counts, seed cutter performance and planter performance and makes recommendations based on data collection. Assists with assessment of yield and quality of sugars, size profiles and defects.
• Assists with selecting fertilizer and chemicals needs for operation. Monitors chemical inventories, orders products and coordinates with custom applicators.
• Maintains Agronomy Handbook to include Standard Operating Procedures and chemical and fertilizer recipes.
• Evaluates prospective new farming areas by reviewing soil tests and irrigation water availability. Calculates seed warm up plans according to dormancy of seed and target plant date.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 years Agronomist or farm experience.
• Extensive knowledge in plant and soil science
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products to include PowerPoint, Access, Word and Excel, Outlook.
• Proficient in mapping and geographic analysis application

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelors Degree in Plant or Soil Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license
• Preferred Education/Certifications: Masters Degree in Crop Physiology, Plant or Social Science or related field

 
Monticello, AR, USA * Develop an independent, recognized extension program delivering IPM- based solutions for field crops (emphasis on pest arthropods) in a designated region; conduct applied research to enhance sustainable crop production; organize field days; other activities include farm visits, faculty in-service training, create fact sheets, pub- lish web-based educational materials, and newsletters; provide IPM recommendations. * REQUIRES: PhD in entomology, strong background in IPM; excellent communi- cation skills (written and oral); ability to obtain and interpret research information; ability to interact effectively with both professional and lay clients; physical and mental capability to handle frequent travel, irregular work hours, and long days.  * CONTACT: R. Wiedenmann, RWieden@uark.edu. Fax: 1-501-671-2251. Voice: 1-479-575-2451.

Requisitos: 
-Ingeniero Agrónomo
-Residente en Piura-Chiclayo (Indispensable)
-Conocimientos en agricultura orgánica y certificaciones (Globalgap, Tesco, etc)
-Conocimientos técnicos en fertilización de cultivos de agroexportación
-Licencia de conducir A1

Se  necesita  Ing  agrónomo especializado  en  Sanidad  agraria,  para  residir  en  Olmos  Lambayeque,  con  experiencia comprobada  en  el  control  de   plagas  en capcicums
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To implement its growing activities especially in research and training, the Center is looking for a talented, diligent, ambitious and reliable Tanzanian citizen, who places importance on quality, team‐work, and excellent research for the position of Postharvest Research Assistant.
Key Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will work closely with the Center’s Postharvest Specialist as well as other scientists to perform the following tasks:
• The Research Assistant’s prime responsibility will be the collection of data on postharvest handling and management of vegetable crops from trials conducted at the Center as well as collecting data on socio‐economic indicators and farmers’ perception of postharvest technologies through on‐farm dissemination trials.
• Specific responsibilities will include;
• Assist scientists in organizing and conducting postharvest research experiments including data entry/compilation and statistical analysis
• Provide day to day management of assigned trials or activities
• Assist in organizing on‐station and on‐farm training on postharvest handling, storage and processing of vegetable crops
• Assist in organizing and conducting outreach and promotional activities such as field days to promote the development and adoption of improved postharvest practices
• Assist in organizing and participate in the Postharvest Working Group
• Assist in conducting economic cost quantitative surveys of post‐harvest losses and other field evaluation activities including enumeration, encoding and compilation of data, in spreadsheets and basic analysis.
• Participate in AVRDC research meetings as required
• Provide assistance and other support services to official activities and perform other tasks as may be assigned by AVRDC’s Postharvest Specialist and other Scientists as may be needed

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc. or higher degree in a relevant subject in the field of Horticulture, Agronomy, or Food Science or Agricultural Engineering ;
• Experience with and proven skills in the accurate collection of agronomic and socioeconomic data in field trials are an absolute requirement
• Good agro‐economic background with focus on horticultural value‐chains;
• Excellent computer skills in MS‐office applications (Word, Excel, Power point, Access);
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili (spoken and written);
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with partners and farmers and to engage farmers in data collection.

Application Procedures: Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, photocopies of certificates and transcripts, and three names of referees including contact addresses, phone number and e‐mail. Applications should be sent by e‐mail only to AVRDC‐The World Vegetable Center, Regional Center for Africa, Ms. Nadine Kwazi, P.O. Box 10, Duluti, Arusha, Tanzania, Email: nadine.kwazi@worldveg.org.
Information on the position can be requested by phone (+255 27 255 3093, +255 27 255 3102) or fax (+255 27 255 3125). Please send the application as an e‐mail attachment! Only applications from short listed candidates will be acknowledged. The World Vegetable Center, Regional Center for Africa offers an attractive working environment in a multi‐cultural setting with employees from different countries and diverse backgrounds. AVRDC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
The closing date for application is 31 January, 2013