Farm Tech Lead: Precision Agriculture & Data Insights
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist – Farm Technology Lead for the Vereeniging region in Gauteng. The role focuses on implementing and managing smart farming technologies to optimize crop production and resource efficiency.
You will train farmers, analyze yield maps and soil data, and work with GPS, variable rate technology, drones, and farm management software, traveling across Vereeniging and broader Gauteng to support clients.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Information Tech) is required.
- Minimum 5 years in precision agriculture, farm technology, or data management.
- Hands-on with GPS, variable rate applicators, yield monitors, and farm management software.
Responsibilities
- Implement and manage precision agriculture technologies on client farms, including GPS, VRT, and sensor systems.
- Analyze farm data (yield maps, soil samples, imagery) to provide actionable insights.
- Develop customized farm management plans leveraging precision agriculture techniques.
- Train farmers and farm staff on operation and benefits of new technologies.
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to precision agriculture equipment and software.
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Placements24 is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist – Farm Technology Lead for the Vereeniging region in Gauteng. The role focuses on implementing and managing smart farming technologies to optimize crop production and resource efficiency.
You will train farmers, analyze yield maps and soil data, and work with GPS, variable rate technology, drones, and farm management software, traveling across Vereeniging and broader Gauteng to support clients.
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