Remote Precision Agriculture Strategist

Placements24

Centurion

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Precision Agriculture Specialist to join their fully remote, innovative agricultural technology team. You will analyze geospatial data, advise farmers on GPS guidance, variable rate application, and remote sensing, and develop FMIS solutions to optimize farm operations.

Ideal candidate has a Master’s in Agricultural Engineering or related field, 5+ years in precision agriculture, and strong GIS/data analytics skills with drones and satellite imagery

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Geoinformatics, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in precision agriculture or related data analysis.
  • Strong proficiency in GIS software and data analysis tools; sensor tech, drones, and imagery interpretation.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze geospatial data and sensor readings to develop precision agriculture plans.
  • Advise farmers on GPS guidance, variable rate application, and remote sensing.
  • Develop and manage FMIS and related software solutions.
  • Provide technical support and training on precision agriculture tools.
  • Research and evaluate new precision agriculture technologies for potential adoption.
  • Collaborate with software and hardware teams to improve tools.
  • Create detailed reports and recommendations from data analyses for farming optimization.
  • Stay current with advancements in agricultural technology and sustainability.

Skills

GIS analysis
Data analytics
Sensor technology
Drones
Satellite imagery
Geoinformatics
Programming (R, Python, MATLAB)

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

ArcGIS
QGIS
FMIS
R
Python
MATLAB

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Precision Agriculture Specialist to join their fully remote, innovative agricultural technology team. You will analyze geospatial data, advise farmers on GPS guidance, variable rate application, and remote sensing, and develop FMIS solutions to optimize farm operations.

Ideal candidate has a Master’s in Agricultural Engineering or related field, 5+ years in precision agriculture, and strong GIS/data analytics skills with drones and satellite imagery

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