Senior Executive – Agronomy
Closing on: Oct 12, 2026
About the company
Nelna is a diversified and rapidly expanding business venture especially leading in agro-products. All its products have established a reputation for quality and the company always strives for excellence by offering the best for valued consumers and employees in the organization.
Key responsibilities and duties
- Assist in planning and implementing all agronomic operations including land preparation, planting, fertilization, irrigation, pruning, pest & disease control, and weed management.
- Monitor crop growth stages and ensure timely execution of field activities as per the approved agronomy calendar.
- Ensure proper application of fertilizers, agrochemicals, and other inputs in compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Conduct regular field visits to evaluate plant health, soil conditions, and water management practices.
- Collect field data, maintain agronomic records, and support decision-making through data analysis.
- Coordinate with R&D teams or external agronomists for trials, new techniques, and variety evaluations.
- Supervise and guide field supervisors, team leaders, and labor teams on daily operations.
- Ensure compliance with GLOBAL GAP, Sedex, SMETA, and internal SOPs.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree/ diploma or equivalent qualification in agriculture / agronomy / plantation management.
- 2–4 years of experience in plantation/agronomy operations, preferably in fruit crops or orchard management.
- Data-driven approach with proficiency in MS Office.
When applying
Please forward your comprehensive resume with a recent photograph along with the names and contact details of two non-related referees within 14 days of this advertisement. You are requested to mention the position applied in the subject line of the email.
Company: Nelna Agri Development (Pvt) Limited
Company email: [email protected]
Job Location: Embilipitiya
Job Category: Agriculture / Dairy / Environment
Job Type: Full Time
