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Job description / Role
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to our mission of establishing a secure and sustainable food system that promotes health and the environment in the UAE.
• Agricultural Engineer, who will take on responsibility of fertilization and protection for vegetables and flowers. Must have experienced in irrigation water management using scientific approach plants propagation techniques like hydroponics, skills on all aspects of agricultural and horticultural plants and pesticides, specialized in plant disease control, with good background in organic farming.
• Increase farm production through agricultural engineering methods.
• Implement agricultural engineer programs to improvise quality standards in agricultural products, especially cultivating vegetables like tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers etc.
• Counsel and educate team and agriculturalists on latest farming issues and techniques.
• Plan, develop and initiate fertilization programs and harvesting cycles.
• Develop and manage irrigation processes and issues.
• Conduct research on latest trends in agricultural engineering and farming aspects.
• Interact and coordinate with farming professionals, agronomists, agricultural technicians, and farmers.
• Interact with agricultural vendors clients and government organizations.
• Ensure compliance of all state and federal agricultural laws and guidelines.
• Design and develop farming machine, implements and equipment like conveyors and drag chains.
• Good communication skills in Arabic/English (read, speak, & write), E-mail and MS Office.
Interview will be held at Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering (Agriculture/Irrigation) from a recognized and accredited University with minimum
• 5 to 10 years field experience in the GCC.
• Must have knowledge on plantation and fertilizers, Irrigation, Pesticides.
• Specialized in plant disease control
• Good background in organic farming.
About the Company
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