Crop Technician (M/F)

Vacancy details

General information

Organisation

An agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by French farmers, Limagrain is driven by its purpose: cooperating for the progress of agriculture everywhere, for everyone. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products
HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide. HM. CLAUSE is a company committed to diversity and inclusion.   

Reference

2024-9775  

Position description

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Contractual hours

Full-time

Function

RESEARCH & INNOVATION - RESEARCH OPERATIONS

Job description

Implement and executes management protocols and monitoring agronomy of crops under the responsibility of the Station Manager/Agronomy Manager to meet volume, quality and timelines set by the breeding team.


·       Expert responsible for crop agronomy (crop conduct, crop protection, irrigation, Soil health management, fertigation, nursery maintenance) on R&D site 


·       Provide guidance to technical team while maintaining collaborative and productive relationship with clients (breeders, support functions)


·       Provides input to Station Manager/Agronomy Manager for weekly planning of field and greenhouse activities 


·       Works in compliance with company internal and local Health and Safety regulations


·       Define and follow work protocols and processes agreed with breeders.


·       Follow guidelines of SHIELD internal phytosanitary protocol at R & D site


Ensure efficient use of resources and drive new technologies/innovation through mechanization, integrated pest management, new fertigation/irrigation techniques. Other duties that may be assigned are Resistance management, sustainable soil management, biological pest control, new pest control applications methods, smart irrigation systems etc

Skills: what we expect of you

Preferably a Postgraduate in Agriculture with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience or more in R & D or similar field; basic command of English; good computer skills

Company

HM CLAUSE

Position localization

Job location

Asia, India

Location

Arjunabettahalli, Karnataka, India

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Master's degree

Minimum level of experience required

2 years or more