McCain MSc Agriculture Job – Apply For Agronomist Role
McCain Foods is passionate about food and, more importantly, about its people. We are currently looking for a dedicated Knowledge Transfer Agronomist to join our team in Mehsana. If you are enthusiastic about enhancing crop yields, quality, and sustainability through knowledge transfer, this role may be perfect for you.
About the Company:
McCain Foods is a global leader in the food industry, known for its iconic frozen potato products and commitment to sustainable agriculture. With operations in over 160 countries, McCain empowers its employees to create lasting agricultural impact. The company fosters innovation, knowledge sharing, and farmer engagement to enhance productivity and environmental responsibility in food production.
McCain Hiring Agronomist Job Details:
- Position Title: Knowledge Transfer Agronomist
- Position Type: Regular – Full-Time
- Position Location: Mehsana
- Requisition ID: 34738
Roles and Responsibilities & Key Deliverables:
Trials and Research:
- Conduct nutrient management trials and evaluate different generations of seed to assess their impact on yield in ware potatoes.
- Plan and conduct a variety of evaluation trials to identify suitable QSR varieties.
- Execute factory-scale trials to assess the performance of new varieties after processing.
- Conduct Multilocation Varietal Trials for new commercialized varieties across different territories.
- Lead the execution of commercial demonstration trials to showcase best practices and new technologies.
- Record, analyze, and present findings from all trials to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
McCain Hiring Agronomist Job – Knowledge Transfer:
- Assist in developing and communicating the variety and geography-specific Package of Practices (POP) based on best agronomy practices and historical data.
- Support training programs for regional suppliers and growers on crop management, sustainable farming practices, pest and disease control, and quality improvement.
- Disseminate agronomic knowledge to grower communities to enhance crop yields, quality, and sustainability.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with sustainability requirements such as pesticide, fertilizer, and water usage records using systems like AgPortal and GMS.
Collaboration and Networking:
- Gather insights from institutions, senior management, McCain Ag Net, SAU, and practical experiences from farmers to effectively train the contract farming team.
- Collaborate with the contract farming team to understand challenges and design yield improvement trials for practical solutions.
- Address potato storage-related issues, ensure compliance with local regulations, and recommend best management practices to the supply team.
- Identify and diagnose storage-related diseases, conduct storage experiments using analytical experimental design, and propose appropriate solutions.
- Maintain strong relationships with the operations team involved in processing potatoes to understand seed-related concerns and provide efficient support to the supply chain and contract farming teams.
- Maintain relationships with government officials and coordinate the process for Seed Sale License and Seed Registration License as per legal norms and government requirements.
Academic Requirements:
- Must have a Master’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture with 2-5 years of experience in variety trial and or breeding and or crop production, preferably in potato crop.
- Related Work Experience (Internal to the organization or external):
- Should have previous experience in developing POP (package of practices) for crops and should have thorough knowledge of conducting agronomy trials.
Additional Information:
- The Role requires mobility and extensive travelling during a particular season / Project work.
- The Role requires knowledge of contract farming & potato crop
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