Horticulture Specialist

Job Description

Title: Horticulture Specialist

Company Name: CNC Group

Vacancy: 01

Age: 25 to 45 years

Location: Chattogram (Fatikchhari)

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 7 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or a related field (practical experience may substitute for formal education in exceptional cases).
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or a related field (practical experience may substitute for formal education in exceptional cases).

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 45 years
∎ Proven experience in crop cultivation, preferably with both local and exotic fruits and vegetables.
∎ Strong knowledge of soil types, plant nutrition, pest management, and eco-friendly farming practices.
∎ Demonstrated ability to create planting schedules and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
∎ Leadership skills to manage laborers and ensure smooth farm operations.
∎ Familiarity with irrigation systems and water management practices.
∎ Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to handle challenges in farming.
∎ Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
∎ Proven experience in crop cultivation, preferably with both local and exotic fruits and vegetables.
∎ Strong knowledge of soil types, plant nutrition, pest management, and eco-friendly farming practices.
∎ Demonstrated ability to create planting schedules and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
∎ Leadership skills to manage laborers and ensure smooth farm operations.
∎ Familiarity with irrigation systems and water management practices.
∎ Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to handle challenges in farming.
∎ Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop and implement a comprehensive crop cultivation plan for fruits and vegetables (local and foreign varieties) suited to the Bangladeshi climate and soil conditions.
∎ Design month-to-month or season-to-season planting schedules to optimize yield and crop diversity.
∎ Ensure the production of high-quality crops by employing sustainable farming practices and maintaining rigorous quality control standards throughout the planting and harvesting processes.
∎ Implement pest control measures that minimize pesticide usage while maintaining effective crop protection, prioritizing eco-friendly and integrated pest management techniques.
∎ Regularly monitor soil health and recommend appropriate fertilizers or amendments to maintain fertility and productivity.
∎ Oversee day-to-day farm activities, ensuring effective management of planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting operations.
∎ Manage and coordinate a team of laborers, providing guidance and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
∎ Identify potential risks or challenges in crop growth and develop solutions to maximize yield without compromising quality or sustainability.
∎ Maintain detailed records of farming activities, including planting schedules, pesticide and fertilizer applications, crop rotations, and production data.
∎ Stay updated on the latest advancements in horticulture, including techniques that improve yield, reduce waste, and enhance sustainability.
∎ Develop and implement a comprehensive crop cultivation plan for fruits and vegetables (local and foreign varieties) suited to the Bangladeshi climate and soil conditions.
∎ Design month-to-month or season-to-season planting schedules to optimize yield and crop diversity.
∎ Ensure the production of high-quality crops by employing sustainable farming practices and maintaining rigorous quality control standards throughout the planting and harvesting processes.
∎ Implement pest control measures that minimize pesticide usage while maintaining effective crop protection, prioritizing eco-friendly and integrated pest management techniques.
∎ Regularly monitor soil health and recommend appropriate fertilizers or amendments to maintain fertility and productivity.
∎ Oversee day-to-day farm activities, ensuring effective management of planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting operations.
∎ Manage and coordinate a team of laborers, providing guidance and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
∎ Identify potential risks or challenges in crop growth and develop solutions to maximize yield without compromising quality or sustainability.
∎ Maintain detailed records of farming activities, including planting schedules, pesticide and fertilizer applications, crop rotations, and production data.
∎ Stay updated on the latest advancements in horticulture, including techniques that improve yield, reduce waste, and enhance sustainability.

Skills & Expertise:

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Chattogram (Fatikchhari)

Read Before Apply:

Competent applicants are advised to send their updated CV's in the mail address: [email protected] mentioning the job position (Horticulture Specialist).