Farm Technician
Summary
Manages and optimizes crop growth in a controlled-environment farm, maintaining systems, analyzing data, and supporting harvest operations to improve yield and sustainability.
Job Description
- Monitoring, maintaining and improving the health and productivity of crops
- Yield optimization
- System maintenance (crops grow)
- Control run/trial and investigation
- Process mapping to achieve sustainability andrepeatability
- Data collection and analysis, Macro/Micro CEA inclusive
- Production operating supplies AOS and management, growmedia inclusive
- Report formation to facilitate problem solving anddecision making
- Assist harvest line during peak cycle
Assist farm manager to achieve
1) Increase gross weight per cage
2) Increase number of turns per cage
3) Loss rate reduction
Job Requirements
- Diploma, Higher NITEC, or Degree in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Engineering, or related fields.
- Relevant experience in farming, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), or crop production is an advantage.
- Basic computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Excel and Word).
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willing to work in a farm/production environment and support harvest operations when required.
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Training will be provided for suitable candidates.