Remote Agronomist Consultant

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Agronomist Consultant to provide expert advice to agricultural operations across diverse regions. This fully remote role leverages crop science, soil health, and sustainable farming practices to optimize yields and operational efficiency from your home office.

You will conduct remote assessments of farms, propose fertilizer, pest management, and crop- rotation strategies, develop customized agronomic plans, analyze soil/weather/crop data for trends,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Agronomy, Crop Science, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in agronomy.
• Proficiency in using agricultural data analysis software and digital tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote assessments of farm operations, including soil conditions, crop health, and water management practices.
• Provide expert recommendations on fertilizer application, pest and disease management, and crop rotation strategies.
• Develop customized agronomic plans tailored to the specific needs and goals of each client.
• Analyze data from soil testing, weather patterns, and crop performance to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Advise clients on the adoption of new agricultural technologies and sustainable farming techniques.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings and recommendations to clients via virtual meetings.

Skills

Remote consultancy

Client management

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Master's or PhD in Agronomy

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and self-motivated Remote Agronomist Consultant to provide expert advice and strategic guidance to agricultural operations across various regions. In this fully remote position, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of crop science, soil health, and sustainable farming practices to help clients optimize their yields and improve operational efficiency. This is an ideal role for an independent consultant who thrives on analyzing complex agricultural challenges and delivering practical, data-driven solutions to a diverse clientele from the comfort of their own home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct remote assessments of farm operations, including soil conditions, crop health, and water management practices.
• Provide expert recommendations on fertilizer application, pest and disease management, and crop rotation strategies.
• Develop customized agronomic plans tailored to the specific needs and goals of each client.
• Analyze data from soil testing, weather patterns, and crop performance to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Advise clients on the adoption of new agricultural technologies and sustainable farming techniques.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings and recommendations to clients via virtual meetings.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Agronomy, Crop Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in agronomy, with a strong understanding of diverse crop types and growing regions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide remote consultancy and deliver effective advice.
• Proficiency in using agricultural data analysis software and digital tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation based on experience and project scope.
• Complete flexibility to work from any location.
• Opportunity to work with a variety of clients and agricultural challenges.
• Significant impact on promoting sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.
• Professional autonomy and the ability to shape your own work schedule.