Agronomy Intern

Sempurna Farms Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 8,900 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Sempurna Farms Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur is seeking motivated Agronomy interns to support day-to-day operations at our controlled-environment urban farm in Bangsar Utama.

You'll gain practical exposure to crop production, germination, transplanting, nutrient preparation, harvesting, packaging, delivery coordination and hygiene control, with training and supervision provided throughout the internship. The internship is ideal for students in horticulture, agronomy or plant science seeking hands-on

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related fields.
• Preferably in the 3rd year or final year of study.
• Strong interest in sustainable farming and urban farming.
• Willingness to perform hands-on farm work and adhere to SOPs.
• Basic knowledge of plant growth, crop cycles, pests/disease prevention, hygiene or post-harvest handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with germination, transplanting, growing, harvesting, packing and cleaning.
• Support crop production scheduling and sowing plans.
• Prepare seeds, growing media, trays, nutrients and other materials.
• Monitor plant growth, crop health, moisture levels, temperature, humidity, lighting and airflow.
• Prepare nutrient solutions according to crop requirements and SOPs.
• Record observations and report crop issues to supervisor.
• Keep farm areas, equipment and materials clean and organized per hygiene standards.
• Assist with harvesting, weighing, sorting, packaging and storage of produce.
• Support inventory tracking of seeds, nutrients, packaging materials and consumables.
• Assist with weekly customer orders and produce for delivery or collection.
• Support farm visits and public-facing events when required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

Final year student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

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Sempurna Farms Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian urban vertical farming company established to promote sustainable farming practices and provide pesticide-free produce that tastes just like it should.

We are seeking motivated, hands-on and detail-oriented Agronomy Interns to support the day-to-day operations of our controlled-environment agriculture (“CEA”) farm in Bangsar Utama, Kuala Lumpur.

The internship will provide practical exposure to crop production planning, germination, transplanting, plant growth monitoring, nutrient preparation, harvesting, packing, delivery coordination, hygiene control, inventory tracking and general farm operations.

This internship is suitable for undergraduate students pursuing studies in modern agriculture, urban farming, horticulture, plant science, agrotechnology, agronomy, crop science or sustainable farming, particularly those seeking practical industry experience in controlled-environment agriculture, vertical farming, greenhouse operations, hydroponics, nursery operations or other controlled crop production environments.

Training, supervision and guidance will be provided throughout the internship.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day CEA and vertical farm operations, including germination, transplanting, growing, harvesting, packing and cleaning
• Support the preparation and implementation of crop production and sowing schedules
• Prepare seeds, growing media, trays, nutrients and other materials required for crop production
• Assist in monitoring plant growth, crop health, moisture levels, temperature, humidity, lighting, airflow and other farm conditions
• Assist in preparing nutrient solutions according to crop requirements and established standard operating procedures
• Carry out routine checks for signs of pests, disease, contamination, nutrient imbalance or abnormal plant growth
• Record observations and promptly report crop issues or unusual conditions to the assigned supervisor
• Ensure farm areas, equipment, tools, trays and growing modules are kept clean, organised and compliant with hygiene requirements
• Assist with harvesting, weighing, sorting, packaging, labelling and storage of produce
• Support traceability and record-keeping for sowing, germination, transplanting, harvesting, packing, delivery and crop performance
• Assist in preparing weekly customer orders and produce for delivery or collection
• Support inventory tracking for seeds, nutrients, packaging materials, cleaning materials and other farm consumables
• Assist with basic visual and operational checks of farm equipment, lighting, irrigation systems, pumps, RO water supply, sensors and related systems
• Follow established SOPs for food safety, hygiene, crop handling, equipment cleaning and farm operations
• Highlight crop issues, equipment faults, shortages, contamination risks, delays or other operational concerns to the assigned supervisor
• Assist in preparing simple crop records, harvest summaries, inventory updates and operational trackers
• Support farm visits, customer visits, product sampling, pop-ups, marketing activities and other farm-related events when required
• Work with the founders, farm team, technology partner, agronomists and suppliers while carrying out assigned tasks
• Participate in training, operational briefings and performance discussions throughout the internship
• Perform other farm operations or administrative tasks assigned by the supervisor

About You

• To be suitable for this internship, you should possess:
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Agrotechnology, Crop Science, Agronomy, Plant Science, Plant Biotechnology or a related field
• Preferably in the second-last or final year of study
• Strong interest in sustainable farming, urban farming, food security, plant production and modern agricultural technology
• Basic understanding of plant growth, crop cycles, plant nutrients, pest and disease prevention, hygiene or post-harvest handling
• Interest in gaining practical exposure to CEA, vertical farming, greenhouse operations, hydroponics or other controlled crop production systems
• Willingness to perform hands-on farm work, including sowing, cleaning, harvesting, packing and routine operational checks
• Detail-oriented, disciplined and able to follow instructions and SOPs consistently
• Good organisational, communication and follow-up skills
• Comfortable working in a controlled-environment farm and maintaining strict hygiene standards
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks while coordinating with a small team
• Proactive, responsible, willing to learn and open to feedback
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Sheets or similar tools
• Willing to work on-site at the farm in Bangsar Utama, Kuala Lumpur
• Willing to support occasional deliveries, farm visits, customer activities, pop-ups or weekend requirements when necessary