For our client, one of the leading agro-industrial holdings in Uzbekistan, we are looking for a Chief Agronomist for Seed Production.

Work location: Uzbekistan (relocation is a mandatory condition).

Main purpose of the position: Organization of a full cycle of crop production, starting from the selection and testing of seed material, development of agricultural technologies for cultivation, and ending with the production of export-quality products.

Main responsibilities:

• Selection, testing, and implementation of high-yielding seed varieties and hybrids.
• Organization of demonstration plots and trial fields.
• Analysis of climatic and soil conditions for the selection of optimal crops.
• Development of agro-technical maps for each crop.
• Planning of sowing campaigns and control of work execution.
• Control of soil preparation, sowing, cultivation, and harvesting.
• Development of plant nutrition and fertilizer application programs.
• Control of irrigation and water use systems (important).
• Quality control of seed material.
• Interaction with international seed producers.
• Conducting field trials of new varieties and hybrids.
• Analysis of crop yields and preparation of recommendations for their increase.
• Training farmers in modern cultivation technologies.
• Implementation of GlobalG.A.P., Organic, HACCP standards.
• Preparation of farms for international certification.
• Preparation of technical reports for investors and international financial institutions.

Requirements:

• Practical experience with vegetable, fruit, berry, and field crops.
• Experience in seed production or with international seed companies.
• Knowledge of modern drip irrigation technologies.
• Knowledge of plant nutrition and protection systems.
• Experience in organizing demonstration fields.
• Knowledge of English will be an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in forage production irrigation are desirable.

Write to me here: a.nikonorov@mridge-global.com Telegram: @AleNik1976 WhatsApp +374 (41) 56 78 05