Matrix Fertilizer Limited (MFL), established in 2018 by Matrix Energy Group, is committed to enhancing food security and creating employment opportunities in Nigeria. Situated strategically along the Kaduna-Zaria Road at Dumbin Dutse, MFL stands as Nigeria’s leading fertilizer blending plant. Our impressive NPK blending capacity of 550,000 MT annually ensures we produce top-quality fertilizers at competitive prices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agronomist

Job Opening ID: MEL1170
Location: Zaria, Kaduna
Job type: Full-time
Industry: Agriculture

Role Overview

• We are seeking a skilled and proactive Agronomist to support crop production on its 150-hectare farm.
• The Agronomist will provide technical agronomic guidance to improve soil health, crop yield, and overall farm productivity.
• The role focuses on implementing best practices, monitoring crop performance, and supporting the Farm Manager with data-driven recommendations to reverse previous low yield

Key Responsibilities

• Improve crop yield performance by contributing to a minimum 20–30% yield increase within two farming seasons for rice, maize, and soybeans.
• Conduct soil analysis and fertility assessments at least twice per season, with documented recommendations implemented at 90% compliance rate.
• Develop and monitor crop nutrition programs, ensuring fertilizer application accuracy of 95% against recommended rates.
• Support pest, disease, and weed management programs, maintaining crop loss levels below 5% per season.
• Monitor crop growth stages and field conditions, submitting weekly agronomic reports with actionable recommendations to the Farm Manager.
• Ensure correct seed selection and planting practices, achieving uniform crop establishment on at least 90% of planted area.
• Optimize input efficiency, contributing to a minimum 15% reduction in input wastage (seed, fertilizer, chemicals) per season.
• Assist in yield estimation and post-harvest analysis, delivering accurate yield variance reports within ±5% of actual harvest results.
• Train and guide field staff on agronomic best practices, achieving 90% adherence to recommended field protocols.
• Support the establishment of demo plots across Matrix sales regional hubs to create visibility for our fertilizer and other agricultural inputs.
• Support compliance with environmental and safety standards, with zero major agronomic-related non-compliance incidents annually.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience in crop production, preferably on medium to large-scale farms.
• Practical knowledge of rice, maize, and soybean agronomy.
• Experience in soil fertility management, crop nutrition, and pest/disease control.
• Strong data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of a Farm Manager.
• Good communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in field-based conditions.
• Strong knowledge of soil fertility management, fertilizers, and crop nutrition.
• Experience working with mechanized farming systems is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health insurance and other benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.