{"id":148323,"date":"2021-06-02T12:08:49","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T11:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=148323"},"modified":"2021-06-02T12:08:49","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T11:08:49","slug":"job-opportunities-farm-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/job-opportunities-farm-workers.html","title":{"rendered":"Job Opportunities for Farm Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"
Job Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Plant, cultivate and harvest crops, raise livestock and poultry, supervise seasonal help; irrigation of crops and maintain and repair farm equipment and buildings.<\/p>\n
Requirements and Skills<\/b><\/p>\n
1) Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs.<\/p>\n
2) Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.<\/p>\n
3) Dig and plant seeds, or transplant seedlings.<\/p>\n
4) Harvest fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n
5) Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.<\/p>\n
6) Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress.<\/p>\n
7) Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities.<\/p>\n
8) Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops.<\/p>\n
9) Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops.<\/p>\n
10) Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures.<\/p>\n
11) Set up and operate irrigation equipment.<\/p>\n
12) Apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops.<\/p>\n
13) Clear and maintain irrigation ditches.<\/p>\n
14) Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n
Minimum of OND\/HND, with a bachelor\u2019s degree preferred, in agricultural studies and a minimum of three (3) years of experience working on a farm.\u00a0 The individual shall have, at a minimum, experience with cropping or livestock, with both experiences preferred.<\/p>\n
Description<\/b><\/p>\n
Candidates or applicants must have an agricultural background, must be – a. diligent; b. hard working; c. conscientious; d. self-starter; and fast learner.\u00a0 Candidates must be of impeccable integrity and be out-of-the-box thinkers.\u00a0 Candidates who do not practice a lifestyle or philosophy of total honesty and forthrightness are strongly urged to seek employment elsewhere. The farm is in Karu, Abuja, F.C.T.\/Nasarawa.\u00a0 Accommodation will be provided on the farm.\u00a0 The salary range for this position is N50,000 to N60,000 monthly. Please note that this is a start-up farm with opportunity for the successful candidate to grow.<\/p>\n
How to Apply<\/b><\/p>\n