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Agronomist

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Palmhead Management & Consultancy Sdn Bhd
  • Bintulu, Malaysia
Salary undisclosed

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Job Description

1. Crop Management & Improvement

  • Monitor oil palm growth, yield, and overall health for all estates under Palmhead Group
  • Develop and implement best practices for plantation management, including planting, pruning, manuring, and pest/disease control.
  • Conduct soil fertility assessments and recommend proper soil management practices.

2. Fertilizer Recommendation & Manuring Schedule

  • Develop & propose fertilizer recommendations based on soil and leaf analysis
  • Plan and implement manuring schedule to ensure optimal nutrient supply for different growth stage of oil palm
  • Monitor fertilizer application and adjust recommendations based on crop performance and environmental conditions

3. Pest & Disease Management

  • Identify pest and disease outbreaks and develop integrated pest management strategies
  • Monitor and control the spread of pest and disease by implementing control measures

4. Nursery Support

  • Provide agronomy advice and support to oil palm nurseries including seedling management, fertilizer application, pest & disease control to ensure healthy seedling growth for transplanting

5. Others

  • Compile and analyze agronomic data including rainfall, soil health, crop growth and yield trends
  • Prepare regular reports on crop condition and plantation performance for top management
  • Provide training and technical guidance to field staff on agronomic practices and ensure effective implementation in the field
  • Conduct regular field visits and agronomic audits to evaluate the plantation performance and recommend improvements.
  • Duties and responsibilities of Agronomist shall not be limited to the above mentioned and shall be subjected to additional task as assigned/ delegated by the Management/ Immediate Superior from time to time.

Job Requirement

  • Possess at least Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Plant Science or other related field
  • 8 – 10 years experience in relevant field
  • Strong knowledge of crop management, soil science, plant nutrition and pest management
  • Strong research, decision making, critical thinking and problem solving abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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