Tea Agronomist

Ubumwe Tea Company Ltd. (UTCL) is seeking to recruit a qualified, detail oriented, dynamic and self-motivated individual to take up the role of Tea Agronomist. Reporting to the Production Manager,

• Conduct field demonstrations on best agronomic practices, including crop establishment, maintenance, and yield improvement within assigned sections.
• Train and supervise workers on the correct application of agrochemicals and fertilizers in accordance with recommended agronomic standards.
• Establish nurseries for planting materials ensuring their proper maintenance as per laid down quality standard.
• Educate and provide technical guidance to pluckers on appropriate plucking techniques to maintain optimal leaf quality and plant health.
• Monitor and enforce plucking standards to ensure delivery of high-quality green leaf.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders and authorities on matters relating to tea production, compliance, and agronomic challenges.
• Ensure efficient and proper utilization of assigned resources, including labor, inputs, and equipment.
• Participate in communicating Company policies and operational guidelines to field staff as and when required.
• Ensure strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

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