AgricSolutions Consult Ng

31/03/2024

VACANCY!!!

Job description - MANAGER, ARABLE (Nigerian or Expatriate)

Qualification: B.Agric or BSc (Agri-Agronomy)

Years of experience: Minimum 10 years in Maize farming. Soyabean farming experience too will be added advantage . Africa / Middle East Africa experience will be an advantage

Skills:

Strong decision-making.
Analytical, Problem-solving and Proactive.
Excellent communication ( written and spoken ) must – English language.
The ability to work with local people / farmers.
Leadership.
Administration skills.
Knowledge of key farm equipment’s and related practices - tractors, harvesters, planter, harrow, and plough.

Key responsibilities:

1) Directly responsible for maize crop growing and silage production activities.
2) Determine budgets and responsible to deliver budgeted quantity of maize silage.
3) Help General Manager manage dairy cattle feeding.

Duties and Tasks:

1) Plan and direct production of hybrid maize varieties with high yield or disease and insect resistant characteristics.
2) Plant, irrigate, w**d, harvest, ensile maize crop and supply budgeted quantity to dairy cattle feeding.
3) Hire, train, direct and coordinate worker activities, such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, grading, payroll, and recordkeeping.
4) Determine machinery requirement, define specifications, help purchase, train local staff, and operate to attain budgeted yield.
5) Make contract with farmers or independent owners for raising of maize crops or for management of crop production.
6) Record information, such as production, farm management practices, and prepare financial and operational reports.
7) Enforce safety regulations and interpret policies.

If you are good with the above, kindly urgently send your CV to [email protected] on or before end of day on 2nd of April, 2024.

07/05/2023

Five things Nigerian farmers are doing to cope with climate change:

1. Crop diversification: Nigerian farmers are diversifying the crops they plant as a way to mitigate the effects of climate change. This means planting crops that are better suited to withstand the changing weather patterns. The diversification of crops also helps reduce the economic risk for farmers in case of crop failure due to unforeseen environmental changes.

2. Agroforestry: Nigerian farmers are adopting agroforestry practices that involve planting trees alongside crops. This practice helps to reduce soil erosion, and the trees provide shade which helps regulate the temperature and humidity, making it conducive for crop growth.

3. Improved irrigation systems: Nigerian farmers are implementing improved irrigation systems to cope with changes in rainfall patterns. This ensures that crops have access to water even during the dry season. This includes the use of drip irrigation systems, solar-powered pumps, and rainwater harvesting systems.

4. Soil conservation: Nigerian farmers are implementing soil conservation practices such as no-till farming, mulching, and cover cropping. These practices help reduce soil erosion, retain soil moisture, and improve soil fertility, which is essential for crop growth.

5. Use of climate-smart agricultural technologies: Nigerian farmers are adopting climate-smart agricultural technologies such as weather forecasting tools, drought-resistant seeds, and pest-resistant varieties. These technologies help increase crop yields, reduce crop loss due to climate change, and improve overall agricultural productivity. By adopting these technologies, farmers are better able to adapt to the changing climate and ensure a sustainable food system for future generations.

07/05/2023

07/05/2023

Agriculture is highly dependent on weather and climate, and climate change has become a major challenge for farmers across the world. Planning for a farming season with climate change considerations is essential to minimize the negative effects of a changing climate on crop production. Here are some steps to help plan your farming season with climate change considerations:

1. Understand the local climate conditions: Farmers need to understand their local climate and how it is changing. This includes looking at trends in temperature and precipitation, as well as any extreme weather events that have occurred. Farmers can use historical climate data from government agencies or consult with local experts to better understand the local climate.

2. Choose appropriate crop varieties: Farmers should choose crop varieties that are adapted to the changing climate conditions they are facing. This may include crops that are more drought-tolerant, have a shorter growing season, or are resistant to pests or diseases that are becoming more prevalent due to climate change. It is also important to select crop varieties that are suitable for the soil type and local conditions.

3. Incorporate water management strategies: Climate change can bring more frequent and intense droughts and floods. Farmers need to incorporate water management strategies to reduce vulnerability to these events. This may include using irrigation systems, water harvesting techniques, and improving soil health to increase water holding capacity and infiltration.

4. Implement conservation practices: Conservation practices such as no-till planting, cover cropping, and crop rotation can help farmers adapt to climate change by enhancing soil health, reducing soil erosion, and improving water retention capacity. These practices can also improve biodiversity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

5. Monitor weather conditions and adjust accordingly: It's important to stay up-to-date with weather forecasts and adapt farm management practices accordingly. This includes adjusting planting dates, irrigating crops when necessary, and implementing pest and disease management strategies in response to changing conditions.

In conclusion, planning your farming season with climate change considerations is necessary to minimize the negative effects of a changing climate on crop production. By selecting appropriate crop varieties, incorporating water management and conservation practices, and monitoring weather conditions, farmers can adapt to a changing climate and improve their farm productivity and sustainability.

13/09/2021

We are pleased to invite researchers, postgraduate students, academia, industry practitioners, and policymakers in the Agricultural and Plant sciences to the 1st Corteva Plant Sciences Symposium West Africa with the theme: “Enhancing Food and Nutrition in Africa: The role of classical and New Technologies" scheduled for 19th October 2021 virtually via Zoom.

There will be very insightful and stimulating content on the following sub-themes:

1. Precision agriculture (digitization in agriculture to enhance food and nutrition security)
2. Improving African soils to enhance food and nutrition: the role of soil microbial resources
3. Genome editing in agriculture: Challenges and opportunities in improving food and nutrition in Africa
4. Professional development for students led by Corteva Agriscience.

Corteva Plant Sciences Symposium West Africa is part of the Corteva Agriscience Plant Sciences Symposia Series which is hosted around the world by Universities and Postgraduate students. The 1st West Africa Plant Sciences symposium anticipates hosting participants across Africa and beyond with Postgraduate student presentations, keynote lectures, Professional development workshops, and interactions with world-class scientists (Panelists), and networking among student colleagues.

Postgraduate students are welcomed to submit abstracts of original research for oral presentations related to
1. Biotechnology
2. Plant Breeding & Genetics
3. Crop Production
4. Plant Health/Crop protection
5. Botany/Plant Science
6. Soil Science

Abstract Submission
The abstract should be in Microsoft word, font 12, double line spacing, Times New Roman, and not more than 200 words. Abstract title should be in upper case and centralized except for scientific names that should be italicized following standard naming convention. This should be followed by the name(s) of the author(s), affiliated institutions, email and phone number of the corresponding author, and at most five keywords.

All abstracts for oral presentations are due no later than October 7th, 2021 using the registration form

Registration
Registration form should be filled online following the link below or the QRcode not later than October 15th, 2021. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XcCOk8EsWvyb30JgSVmBRwaghFAt73OIqT6UKWBvBoU/edit

23/06/2021

Join our upcoming free webinar on the positive economic role precision farming technology can play for smallholder farmers in African countries today.

July 1st, at 4 pm Nigeria time/5 pm CEST, EOS Data Analytics and AgroXchange Technology Services Ltd experts will be discussing in detail the economic benefits of implementing precision agriculture tools and practices in smallholder farming applicable to African countries.

Among the hosts will be:
- ArgoXchange CEO and GIS expert Adewale Adegoke
- EOSDA Director of Strategic Partnerships Rim Elijah
- Amazon Web Services Head of Solution Architecture Clive Charlton
- Precision Agriculture for Development Country Launch Manager Uzoamaka Ugochuchkwu
- Precision Agriculture University Putra Malaysia PhD-Associate Professor Siva Balasundram

Click the link to register for free: https://bit.ly/3j9r67U

01/05/2021

What crops can you cultivate now???

With the onset of the rains, which is getting stable in many places you can cultivate the following crops in the Guinea savanna area:
1. Maize (Corn). Go for the early maturing varieties for this early season planting especially if you plan to sell or consume fresh. You can plant maize twice in a year.
For a more detailed information on how to manage your maize farm and make good returns on your investment and hard work, Contact us:
0703 456 0357
07018992155
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