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Weed Scientist, DSR Numan
About this role
Based at DSR Numan in Adamawa, the Weed Scientist will design and implement integrated weed management to protect sugarcane yield, evaluate herbicides and weed biology, and develop cultural and mechanical practices to minimise crop-weed competition while protecting the environment. The role also involves controlling sugarcane flowering in commercial fields to prevent sucrose yield losses.
What you would do
- Monitor and study herbicide-resistant weeds, ensuring rotation of active ingredients effectively.
- Identify and map problematic weed species in sugarcane estates, tracking changes in weed population dynamics and shifts in species over time.
- Develop and oversee the application of flowering inhibitors such as Ethephon to prevent or reduce floral initiation in commercial fields.
- Collect biometric data during crop growth, analyse field results using statistical software, and generate comprehensive reports for Agronomy Manager.
- Train farm managers and technicians on safe pesticide applications, equipment calibration and safety protocols.
What they are asking for
- MSc in sugarcane weed control.
- Any relevant professional certificate.
- 5+ years work experience.
- Effective communication skills.
- Project management skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
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