How to find an agronomist for a farm: crop protection, field, seed
First: which agronomist do you need
The title “agronomist” hides different roles. A chief agronomist is responsible for the whole growing technology and budget: crop rotation, fertilisers, crop protection products, timing of operations. A plant protection agronomist specialises in pest control, spraying and monitoring. A soil and seed agronomist works with soil tests and varieties.
For a small farm one all-rounder is enough, while a large agribusiness needs specialists by direction. State clearly what area and which crops the person will be responsible for.
How to search through BlaBlaPrice
You write one job request in your own words, and candidates reply in the chat about experience, crops they have worked with, joining date and pay. Before it is shown, the request is checked, ads and contacts are removed from the text, and you get hints on what to add.
Your number is hidden, and only the chosen candidate gets it. The job request stays active for 7 days and can be extended. For an employer it is free. More: how it works.
What to put in the job post
- Direction — chief agronomist, plant protection, soil, seed;
- Crops — wheat, rice, sugarcane, cotton, vegetables, orchards;
- Area of land — in acres, for example 300 acres;
- Salary — monthly pay, a bonus on yield, accommodation or a vehicle from the farm;
- Place and hours — district or region, six days a week, in the peak season seven;
- Terms — permanent or seasonal;
- Experience — how many years and on what area.
Example: “We need a chief agronomist for a farm near Kuala Lumpur. 300 acres of sugarcane, soybean and vegetables. Six days a week, in season seven, salary RM 1,900 a month plus a yield bonus, permanent employment, at least 3 years as a lead agronomist.”
How to judge a candidate
Ask about specific decisions: how they planned crop rotation, how they chose varieties or hybrids, what they did in a drought or a disease outbreak. An agronomist who speaks only in general phrases usually was not responsible for results. Ask about yield at the previous farm and what affected it.
Agree how the yield bonus is calculated and what happens in a bad year because of weather or a failed rainy season. Discuss authority too: can the agronomist buy crop protection products on his own and direct the machine operators.
Do not forget seasons: in the off-season the agronomist plans and buys, and in the sowing and growing season lives in the field. Be honest about whether there is a company vehicle and monitoring data (drone images, weather stations), because without them the work is done blind.
For those looking for a job
If you are an agronomist, register on BlaBlaPrice as a service provider, choose this category and your region, and reply to job requests. Nearby: tractor driver and the agriculture section.
