Rubber Agronomy

Job Description: Manager in Agronomy ORG (Seed Science & Technology)

Position Title: Manager - Agronomy

Reports To: Senior Regional Manager - Agronomy

Location: Bitam (Gabon)

Job Description is as follows:

1. Rubber Tree Exploitation:
   • Learning all the aspects of Tree Exploitation – Tapping School – Drawing Tapping Charts for all the parcels and yearly review of tapping charts.
   • Understanding and research on different methods of the Tree Exploitation – compare with the existing tree exploitation system at ORG – providing insights and recommendations for changes in tapping policies based on need.
   • Support the analysis of latex samples and charting the parcel wise recommendations for stimulant applications through LD laboratory results for yield optimization.
   • Participate in tapping standard audits with the Quality Control team.
   • Aid in generating a holistic MIS for rubber exploitation, including yield patterns and clone-specific data.
   • Assist in the yearly census of tapping and non-tapping trees.
   • Support DRC (Dry Rubber Content) analysis and laboratory operations under supervision.
   • Control the RRIMFLOW system trial in ORG under the direct supervision of Head of Agronomy at ORG.
2. Understanding the Immature & Immature phase of a Rubber Plantation:
   • Study the old records of Immature phase maintenance including monitoring plant growth and disease detection processes.
   • Study to understand the transition of an Immature field to Mature field with ORG policy on Opening the field.
   • Understanding the concept of plant density, both tapping & non-tapping trees and implying the importance on the crop production.
   • Understanding fertilizer application concept during immature and mature phase.
3. Monitoring Mature Plants:
   • Participate in maintenance audits, disease detection, and treatment activities.
   • Assist in controlling compliance with planting and maintenance standards.
   • Aid in the purchase, inspection, and recommendation of phytosanitary products.
4. Agronomy Research and Development:
   • Compile field history book with the production statistics.
   • Assess and support the existing Pest & Disease control processes in ORG and verify the recommendation.
   • Understanding the Discriminatory fertilizer application concept and map recommendations based on findings of leaf sampling and soil sampling results.
   • Organize the scheduled soil sampling activities in 2025.
   • Prepare the monthly and annual agronomy reports for 2025.
   • Prepare a report on the mineral utilization and nutrient deficiency through crop harvesting.
5. Weather Station Management:
   • Monitor and record data from the weather station console.
   • Support data transfer and reporting processes.
   • Assist in identifying climatic challenges and recommending corrective measures.
6. Disease Research:
   • Monitor and document rubber plant diseases and assist in establishing a phytosanitary monitoring process.
   • Aid in fertilizer sampling and dosage testing to determine appropriate treatments.

Mentorship & Supervision:

The candidate will report to the Head of Agronomy.

Personal Attributes:

• Acquire proficiency in communication in French language.
• Demonstrate teamwork, respect for employees, and a willingness to learn.
• Passionate about agronomy with a strong desire for knowledge sharing.
• Loyal, trustworthy, and committed to the company’s values.
• Displays ambition, adaptability, and a problem-solving mindset.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• Notable education [M.Sc. Agri (Seed science & technology)] and technical proficiency in agronomic legislation with hand-on experience in a variety of crops.
• Agri professional with a variety of exposure – 10 -15 years.