Technical Manager - Citrus

Mayfly Agri; India; On-site; INR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfly Agri seeks an experienced agronomy professional to lead citrus orchard production and agronomic planning. The role covers irrigation, nutrition, crop protection, pruning, flowering and harvest readiness. You will oversee young orchard establishment within a large-scale project and ensure accurate records and reports.

Willingness to relocate to Selebi Phikwe, Botswana is required. Strong hands-on field presence and ability to manage data-driven decisions are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Production or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual agronomic and orchard production plan aligned to yield, quality, cost and targets.
• Guide irrigation, fertigation, nutrition, crop protection, pruning and canopy management.

Skills

Agronomy

Horticulture

Plant production

Citrus production

Irrigation

Fertigation

Pest management

Disease management

Pruning

Harvest preparation

Orchard performance

Field observations

Education

Agronomy/Horticulture/Plant Production degree

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Production or a closely related agricultural field
• Minimum 5 years’ substantial, hands-on experience in commercial citrus production, including responsibility for agronomic programmes and orchard performance
• Must have strong practical knowledge of citrus phenology, plant nutrition, irrigation and fertigation, pest and disease management, pruning, crop manipulation and harvest preparation
• Experience in young-orchard establishment and developing production systems in a greenfield or expanding operation will be an advantage
• Must have a sound understanding of responsible chemical use, food-safety requirements, environmental compliance and accurate production records
• Visible, hands-on working style and willingness to spend significant time in the orchards
• Must be willing to relocate to Selebi Phikwe, Botswana

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing the annual agronomic and orchard production plan in line with yield, fruit quality, cost and operational targets.
• Providing practical guidance on irrigation, fertigation, plant nutrition, crop protection, pruning, canopy management, flowering, fruit set and crop load.
• Overseeing the establishment and care of young citrus orchards within a large-scale greenfield development.
• Reviewing orchard data, field observations and production records to identify risks, diagnose problems and recommend timely corrective action.
• Coordinating pest and disease scouting and ensuring that control measures are effective, compliant and properly recorded.
• Monitoring spray quality, chemical use, irrigation efficiency, fertiliser application and other critical horticultural activities.
• Coordinating harvest readiness, crop estimates, picking standards and production support to meet quality and volume requirements.
• Maintaining practical operating procedures, accurate records, quality standards and continuous improvement across production activities.
• Preparing clear, concise reports on orchard performance, risks, variances, resource requirements and corrective actions.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.