agriculture scientist

Smart Ant

Company Description Founded in 2017, Smart Ant is a technology company dedicated to addressing water scarcity through AI, IoT, and advanced data platforms. Our flagship solution, Durra.ai, integrates satellite imagery, IoT sensors, and machine-learning models to optimize water use and increase agricultural efficiency in Saudi Arabia. Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, our mission is to reduce water waste, increase crop yields, and conserve groundwater. With headquarters in Ireland and a regional office in Saudi Arabia, our team of engineers, data scientists, and sustainability experts is committed to creating sustainable, inclusive, and transformative technology solutions. About the Role Are you an agronomist passionate about solving one of the biggest challenges facing Saudi Arabia? Do you want to see your expertise scaled across thousands of hectares through cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence?Durra.ai is looking for a visionary agronomist to be the scientific cornerstone of our team. This is not a typical advisory role. You will be the bridge between the soil and the code, the farm and the data. You will be the "Ground Truth" for our AI Engine, ensuring that every recommendation our system makes is agronomically perfect.As a founding team member, your insights will directly shape the core of our product and help us fulfill our mission of revolutionizing water usage in alignment with KSA's Vision 2030. What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities) <ul><li>Be the Domain Expert: Serve as the primary source of agronomic knowledge for the entire team, guiding the development of our AI models with real-world science.</li><li>Translate Agronomy into Data: Work directly with our AI/ML engineers to translate complex concepts (e.g., crop growth stages, soil water retention, nutrient stress) into parameters, rules, and data models that our AI can understand.</li><li>Design & Oversee Pilot Programs: Lead the design and on-the-ground management of our farm pilot programs. You will be our primary liaison with partner farmers, ensuring studies are conducted with scientific rigor.</li><li>Validate AI Recommendations: Continuously review and validate the outputs of the Manakh AI Engine against real-world conditions, creating the crucial feedback loop that makes our system smarter.</li><li>Build Our Knowledge Base: Develop and manage our internal database of crop coefficients (Kc values), soil types, and best practices specifically for the diverse agricultural landscape of Saudi Arabia.</li><li>Engage with Farmers: Spend time in the field to understand our customers' deepest pain points, gather feedback, and ensure our product is a tool they love and trust.</li></ul> What We're Looking For (Qualifications) Must-Haves:<ul><li>Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Soil Science, or a related field (BSc required).</li><li>5+ years of hands-on experience as an agronomist, with a deep, practical knowledge of crops central to Saudi agriculture (e.g., date palms, wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers).</li><li>Expert understanding of irrigation principles, soil science, and plant physiology, specifically within an arid climate.</li><li>Bilingual Fluency: Professional proficiency in both Arabic and English is a firm requirement.</li><li>Strong communication skills: Ability to explain complex scientific concepts to both technical (engineers) and non-technical (farmers) audiences.</li><li>Willingness to travel to farm sites across the Kingdom.</li></ul> Nice-to-Haves <ul><li>Master's or PhD in a relevant agricultural field.</li><li>Experience with precision agriculture technologies (e.g., IoT sensors, GIS mapping, drone imagery).</li><li>Published research or experience in formal scientific trials.</li><li>An existing network within the Saudi agricultural community.</li><li>A genuine passion for technology and a belief in its potential to transform agriculture.</li></ul> What We Offer <ul><li>A Founding Role: You won't just be an employee; you'll be a foundational pillar of the company with a meaningful equity stake.</li><li>High Impact: The opportunity to shape a core product that will directly address national food and water security.</li><li>Dynamic Environment: A fast-paced, collaborative startup culture where your ideas are valued and implemented quickly.</li><li>Competitive Salary and benefits package.</li></ul>If you are ready to move beyond traditional agronomy and build the future of farming, we want to hear from you. Apply now.

Founding Agronomist: The Scientific Heart of a Saudi AgriTech AI Startup

Kraft Heinz

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div>All Posting Locations: Giza, Al Jizah, EG
</div><div>Job Functions: Procurement</div>
<div>Date Published: November 4, 2025</div>
<div>Ref#: R-95126</div></ul><div></div><div> 
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>ABOUT THE ROLE</div></div><div><div>
Job Description</div>
As an Agronomist for North and Upper Egypt, you will participate in implementing farming systems that deliver a secure and sustainable supply of tomatoes that meet the quantity, quality, and cost requirements of the Kraft Heinz business from our partner farmers. You will have overall responsibility for managing day-to-day technical agricultural activities, as well as forward contracting and production planning.
You will support our partner farmers with technical expertise on the ground to ensure that contract agreements are fulfilled and to increase their productivity, quality, and cost efficiency in alignment with our sustainability goals, as outlined in the Kraft Heinz &quot;In Our Roots&quot; manual. You will be part of the local and global agriculture team and will report to the Agricultural Manager in Egypt.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery of all required supply from partner farmers as per contract.
</li><li>Production planning and forward contracting with farmers based on Kraft Heinz needs.
</li><li>Provide technical consulting services to partner farmers to improve their productivity, cost, quality, and sustainability.
</li><li>Conduct daily farmers' visits to document and report on crop status, consulting provided, and actions to be taken.
</li><li>Ensure quality requirements and practices are being adhered to and are well-documented.
</li><li>Have a strong understanding of pesticide, fertilizer, seedling, and equipment usage and market trends.
</li><li>Conduct performance assessments of the farmer base for annual review.
</li><li>Plan and execute agronomic field tests for the evaluation of new agricultural inputs and new seed varieties of vegetables.
</li><li>Ensure implementation of the traceability system and sustainability certification.
</li><li>Report on all KPIs as required.
</li><li>Comply with all responsibilities related to occupational safety, health, and environmental protection as specified by Kraft Heinz guidelines.
</li></ul>Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in plant science, agriculture, agronomy, or a related field.
</li><li>1-2 years' experience working on farms or with farmers.
</li><li>Good command of both spoken and written Arabic and English.
</li><li>Driving license.
</li><li>Good agricultural technical knowledge, including fertilizing and pesticide control.
</li><li>Good communication skills with growers.
</li><li>Competency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
</li><li>Ability to work independently and self-manage to achieve objectives on time.
</li><li>Analytical and problem-solving skills.
</li><li>Decision-making skills.
</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills.
</li><li>Results-oriented and relentless drive for excellence.
</li><li>Desire to develop and improve.
</li></ul>Work Environment &amp; Schedule
This position is considered a field-based environment; the role requires frequent travel and interaction with growers at their production sites. It also includes domestic and occasionally international travel for extended periods of time and working in outdoor field conditions throughout the year.
Physical Demands
<ul><li>Ability to engage in physical farming activities.
</li><li>Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.
</li></ul>This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.
<div>Location(s)</div>
6 October Factory 
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Agronomist

IRRI Education

<div>About IRRI 
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Ba&ntilde;os, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.

Our work aims to improve the health and livelihoods of rice farmers and consumers, promote environmental sustainability in the context of climate change, and empower women and youth in the rice sector. IRRI&rsquo;s research-for-development approach is rooted in collaboration with advanced research institutions, national agricultural research and extension systems (NARES), governments, the development sector, and the private sector to ensure scientific innovations are translated into real-world impact.

Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change. 
Job Purpose 
The IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) serves as a regional hub supporting collaborative research, capacity building, and service provision for stakeholders from India, South Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. ISARC aims to enhance South- South cooperation, strengthen rice production and seed quality, increase farmers&rsquo; incomes, deliver research services through its advanced laboratory facilities, and facilitate knowledge transfer through short courses and IRRI Education offerings.

The World Bank-supported UPAGREES project aims to enhance agricultural productivity, strengthen rural enterprises, and improve market access in 21 districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh by promoting resilient agri-food value chains, empowering farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and encouraging private sector participation. As part of this initiative, the IRRI South Asia Regional Center (ISARC) will collaborate with the Uttar Pradesh Diversified Agriculture Support Project (UPDASP) and its Project Coordination Unit (PCU) to provide technical support for interventions in rice-based systems, while a designated Support Organization (SO) will coordinate on-ground implementation, including demonstrations and trainings.

Under the minimal direction of the Scientist-II Cropping Systems Agronomy and Resident Coordinator, the successful candidate will coordinate the activities on participatory science and technology evaluations and scaling of sustainable intensification technologies including direct seeded rice and zero-tillage wheat systems. Contribute to and lead the research activities of various projects at ISARC in collaboration with NARES partners by conceptualizing, planning, and conducting research studies at NARES sites including preparation, improvement and/or development of necessary protocols, research tools, data collection, analysis and interpretation/manuscript preparation, and provide strategic direction to the NARES partners. He/she will also lead the new proposal writings and implementation of activities in relation to agronomy, soil and water management across the South Asia. He/she will Extend knowledge and provide technical back-stopping in the &ldquo;Training and other extension Activities&rdquo; on sustainable intensification technologies including DSR and Zero tillage wheat systems in ISARC. Responsible for preparing technical literature and training modules, developing and organize ToTs and hands'-on -training, workshops, meetings and other platforms for knowledge sharing on key agricultural technologies/ interventions. 
Roles and Responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>Independently develop, manage, and oversee implementation of strategies in accordance with agreed objectives, outputs, and timelines as reflected in approved impact pathway documents.</li>
<li>Plan and manage the implementation of research/research-support service activities in collaboration with NARES partners.</li>
<li>Develop and manage the agronomic research and development activities in Uttar Pradesh under the UPAGREES project.</li>
<li>Manage and guide the implementation of research-support activities to ensure timely data collection, management, analysis and dissemination of results and information.</li>
<li>Finalize draft reports for submission to supervisor and stakeholders, and technical literature to disseminate results.</li>
<li>Contribute to publishing and actively contribute to articles in peer-reviewed journals/digests that highlight findings from research and experimental activities showcasing the Institute&rsquo;s scientific leadership.</li>
<li>Publish and actively contribute to articles in peer-reviewed journals/digests that highlight findings from research and experiment activities showcasing the Institute&rsquo;s scientific leadership.</li>
<li>Review, monitor and manage expenditures/disbursements of the activities assigned to and manage and monitor expenditures of partners and liaise with IRRI financial office to ensure adequate financial reporting.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain partnerships with various stakeholders including NARES partners, to implement activities of KERA project.</li>
<li>Contribute to developing and maintaining partnerships with project partners for successful implementation of research and scaling activities of agronomy.</li>
<li>Provide strategic direction to NARES partners and to coordinate the activities for increasing the capacity of these partners in line with ISARC objectives.</li>
<li>Participate in Institute wide activities and represent IRRI at various meetings or events.</li>
<li>Promote the dissemination of findings through workshops and popular communication channels.</li>
<li>Consolidate/synthesize and finalize reports for submission to donors / partners and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>Prepare new proposals on agronomy, soil and water management for various funders.</li>
<li>Contribute to the preparation and presentation of research findings related to the project in various formats and forums.</li>
<li>Prepare technical literatures and publish in scientific journals and/or web-based publications, the research findings and results.</li>
<li>Contribute/Lead in journal articles on sustainable intensifications in rice, various crop establishment methods and water management and soil amendments and best bet agronomy in rice-based systems.</li>
<li>Manage and develop team members to ensure professional growth.</li>
<li>Support for active showcasing of work by Institute's scientific leadership through different platforms of communication.</li>
</ul> 
Qualifications 
<ul>
<li>PhD in Agronomy or Soil Science</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of overall relevant experience in agriculture research, precision agronomy, Direct Seeded Rice, Project or Program Coordination, rice science or related field</li>
</ul> 
Skills Required 
Mandatory
<ul>
<li>Has extensive proven technical proficiency in conducting research experiments/surveys/scaling of DSR technology</li>
<li>Has extensive Research management experience</li>
<li>Has strong collaboration skills and has experience in creating long-term partnerships</li>
<li>Has excellent leadership skills Has excellent analytical skills</li>
<li>Has excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Has strong international publications in high impact journals</li>
<li>Has experience of working with a larger team</li>
<li>Experience of research and extension both at national and international level</li>
<li>Strong experience in testing and validating technologies</li>
</ul>
Preferred
<ul>
<li>Has worked in an international organization</li>
<li>Has experience in writing and developing project proposals Exposure of working in India and experience of working with NARES partners in South Asia</li>
</ul>
Allowances

In addition to the base salary mentioned above, IRRI also offers the following allowances:
<ul>
<li>House-Rent Allowance: IRRI provides a house rent allowance of 40% of base pay per month.</li>
<li>Transport Allowance: A monthly transport allowance of INR 5,000</li>
<li>Dearness Allowance: One Hundred and Thirteen percent (113%) of employee&rsquo;s base pay.</li>
<li>Leave Travel Allowance (LTA): One-month base pay per annum, on availing minimum 2 days of vacation leave</li>
<li>Education Allowance: INR 1000/- per child per month (limited 2 children)</li>
</ul>
IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances.

Join our team and be part of our story!

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
This position will remain open until filled. 
Job Reference: HQ01852</div>

Associate Scientist - Agronomy

Surya Informatics Solutions Pvt. Ltd.,

Job Title: Agriculture analystExperience: FreshersNotice period: Immediate joiner to 15 daysLocation: ChennaiJob Description :* Candidates with an undergraduate in Agricultural Economics/ Agri-Business Management/ Agri-related studies.* Good writing and communication skills.* Tracking commodities and preparing daily news and commentaries* Tracking domestic and global economic developments and analyzing their impact on commodity markets.* Good knowledge of Excel, use of the internet.* Close attention to detail and ability to work to very high standards.* A strong motivation to learn and manage projects independently.* Knowledge of agricultural trading business and an understanding of the information that adds value to trading.Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, FresherPay: From &#8377;14,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Cell phone reimbursement</li></ul>Ability to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Ashok Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>total work: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Agriculture Analyst

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2>
The Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Applied Scientist, to support the development and implementation of state-of-the-art algorithms and models for supervised fine-tuning and reinforcement learning through human feedback and and complex reasoning; with a focus across text, image, and video modalities. 
 
As an Applied Scientist, you will play a critical role in supporting the development of Generative AI (Gen AI) technologies that can handle Amazon-scale use cases and have a significant impact on our customers' experiences. 
 
Key job responsibilities 
Key job responsibilities 
Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers, product managers, and scientists to identify and solve complex problems in Gen AI 
 
Design and execute experiments to evaluate the performance of different algorithms and models, and iterate quickly to improve results 
 
Think big about the arc of development of Gen AI over a multi-year horizon, and identify new opportunities to apply these technologies to solve real-world problems 
 
Communicate results and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences, including through presentations and written reports 
 
About the team 
We are passionate scientists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in Gen AI with focus on Software Development use cases for LLMs.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>3+ years of building models for business application experience</li><li>PhD, or Master's degree and 2+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience</li><li>Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language</li><li>Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Experience in professional software development</li><li>Knowledge of architectural concepts and algorithms, schedule tradeoffs and new opportunities with technical team members</li><li>Experience building state of the art reinforcement learning pipelines for LLMs</li><li>Knowledge about latest important benchmarks and LLM-based algorithms applied to software development</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
 
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

Applied Scientist, AGI Foundations

Advanced Personnel Management

You are applying for the position ofAgronomist for companyDelta Agribusiness. Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position. This position is located in: Young Benefits <ul> <li>Exciting Opportunity for Career Growth</li> <li>Progressive Fast-Growing Business</li> <li>Competitive Salary Package including incentives</li> </ul> The Delta Agribusiness Group is a leading force in rural inputs and advisory services in Regional Australia. With a strategic footprint across Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, we are a dynamic and diverse agribusiness which take pride in being a significant employer of choice in regional communities. The role We are seeking an individual to take on the opportunity of an experienced Agronomist, based in or around the Young region. In this role you will work closely with the Southern NSW team and become an integral member of a widespread and highly experienced agronomy team that consisting of over 80 agronomists across Australia. Delta Agribusiness is strongly committed to growing its business through adding value to our clients, and your ability to understand and deliver outstanding performance will be fundamental to your ongoing success. Responsibilities <ul> <li>Working with existing clients to provide advice on the full range of agronomic and farm management topics, for mixed farming enterprises. This includes whole farm planning (crop & livestock), seasonal strategies, plant nutrition, pest, disease & weed management knowledge, techniques and strategies through all stages of the production cycle for both crop and pasture.</li> <li>Develop relationships with new clients by maximising opportunities for the promotion of agronomic services and farm consulting services.</li> <li>Partnering with clients to maximise farm profitability through farm management strategies for increased crop and pasture production utilising cost effective solutions.</li> <li>Help drive the adoption of new and evolving technologies including precision agriculture and sensor technology.</li> <li>Assist in the successful running and co-ordination of field days, farmer meetings and research trials, with additional skills in writing technical and management articles where required.</li> </ul> What's different about this role <ul> <li>While working closely with the merchandise team, the role is 100% dedicated to agronomy, farm advisory and customer service.</li> <li>Established farm consultancy program and client base devoted to long term planning and advice.</li> <li>Supported by 6 experienced agronomists and farm consultants locally and 25 in southern NSW who meet every 6 weeks to discuss agronomic and management strategies and the latest relevant local research.</li> <li>Established precision ag team who work alongside the advisors to help collect, analyse and implement data and subsequent recommendations.</li> </ul> To be successful in the role you will <ul> <li>Have a degree in agronomy or tertiary qualification of similar nature and must have experience desired of 5 years' experience in mixed farming agronomy.</li> <li>You must have a commitment to achieving team goals, highly developed interpersonal skills and dedication to customer service.</li> <li>An understanding of the products, seasonal timing, and general requirements of rural producers within the area.</li> <li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li> <li>Genuine interest in both winter cereal cropping and mixed farming systems.</li> <li>Have a passion for driving whole farm performance through field-centric technology.</li> <li>Commitment to innovation and sustainable agronomic and farm management practices.</li> </ul> Your real strength will be your commitment to increase your client's profitability through superior service, continued learning and a willingness to challenge the status quo. For more information, please contact Dan Byrnes on or email or Elissa Strong on or email for a confidential discussion.

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