Remote Precision Farming Advisor - Data-Driven Ag Tech

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus program

Retirement plan

Remote work

Training opportunities

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing a Remote Precision Farming Specialist for a global leader in agricultural technology. The role focuses on advising farmers and consultants worldwide in adopting precision farming technologies from home office.

The successful candidate will analyze data from yield monitors, soil sensors, and drones, and develop customized strategies for diverse farms and crops. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, or related field with a strong technology focus.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in precision agriculture or related field with hands-on experience with precision farming technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of GPS, GIS, yield monitoring, variable rate technology, remote sensing, and farm management software.
• Proven ability to analyze agricultural data and translate it into practical recommendations.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and client-facing skills; remote team experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support and expert advice to farmers and agricultural service providers on precision farming technologies.
• Assist clients in selecting, installing, calibrating, and operating precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Analyze farm data from yield monitors, soil sensors, drones to provide actionable insights for farm management.
• Develop customized precision farming strategies tailored to specific farm operations, crop types, and locations.
• Conduct remote training sessions and webinars on best practices in precision agriculture.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and data integration issues in precision farming systems.
• Stay updated on advancements in precision agriculture technology and data management.
• Collaborate with product development to provide feedback and improve technologies.
• Create technical documentation, user guides, and best practice resources.

Skills

GPS technology

GIS data

Yield monitoring

Variable rate tech

Remote sensing

Farm management software

Data analysis

Technical troubleshooting

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Agronomy/Engineering/Related

Tools

Farm management software

Drone data tools

GPS calibration

Job description

Placements24 is sourcing a Remote Precision Farming Specialist for a global leader in agricultural technology. The role focuses on advising farmers and consultants worldwide in adopting precision farming technologies from home office.

The successful candidate will analyze data from yield monitors, soil sensors, and drones, and develop customized strategies for diverse farms and crops. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for remote collaboration.