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Agricultural Engineer job description
A ready advert for a Agricultural Engineer job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for an agricultural engineer to plan and manage crop production from soil and irrigation to harvest, raising yields and making better use of water and fertilizer.
Duties and responsibilities
- Plan growing seasons, choose varieties and monitor crop growth
- Design drip and sprinkler irrigation and schedule watering to make the most of scarce water
- Take soil and water samples, interpret the analyses and set fertilizer programmes
- Diagnose plant pests and diseases and set safe control programmes
- Oversee greenhouses and farm machinery and equipment
- Advise farmers and farm workers on good agricultural practices
- Estimate yields and costs and prepare season reports
Working conditions
- Field work on farms, outdoors in the sun and heat
- Travel to farms and projects outside the cities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering or agricultural science
- 3 to 6 years of experience in crop production
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Crop production
- Irrigation
- Soil analysis
- Pest control
- Agricultural extension
- Fertilizer programmes
- Greenhouse farming
- Farm management
Preferred
- Experience growing date palms, vegetables or fodder in Libyan conditions
- Experience with centre-pivot irrigation
- A valid driving licence
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