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Key Responsibilities

Crop & Fodder Production Management:

Develop crop (Napier, Rhodes, sorghum, maize silage, etc.) management strategies, schedules, budgets, and timelines aligned with feed demand.

Develop improved crop production methods and techniques during planting, cultivation, and harvesting with the aim of improving crop yield and solving problems.

Optimise yield per acre and forage quality through data-driven practices.

Supervise field labour and maintain field input/output records.

Research & Soil Management:

Research and promote agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and damage from pests.

Visit farms to collect seed, plant, and soil samples for examination and research.

Test samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes due to adopted farm practices.

Source, select, and test seeds and seedlings.

Develop new varieties of crops and hybrids that are more resistant to disease and pests.

Record Keeping & Reporting:

Keep detailed records regarding farms, crops, and samples.

Generate reports and present findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.

Training & Extension Support:

Advise farmers on the most effective and economical ways to maximize crop yields.

Develop educational materials and training programmes on crop management.

Conduct training on products and techniques through educational presentations and practical demonstrations.

Collaboration & Integration:

Liaise with the livestock team to ensure feed availability matches herd needs.

Support research teams in implementing trials involving fodder and crop systems.

Administrative Duties:

Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Manager/Head — Kapiti.

Requirements

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Soil Science, or a related field.

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in fodder crop management.

Experience with silage, hay, and irrigated forage systems.

Familiarity with integrated livestock-plant systems.

Knowledge of agricultural production methods and soil science.

Technical Competencies

Ability to analyse data and provide sound advice.

Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.

Strong research, decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.

Leadership & Management Competencies

Ability to supervise field labour and coordinate field activities.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and schedule work.

Effective collaboration skills for working with livestock teams, researchers, and management.

Key Attributes

Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work on farms while standing, walking, kneeling, and stooping for extended periods.

Results-oriented and committed to sustainable land management and continuous improvement.

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