Agriculture Assistant

• Assist in land preparation, planting, transplanting, and harvesting activities.
• Support irrigation operations and monitor water distribution across farm areas.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides under the guidance of supervisors and in compliance with safety standards.
• Assist in monitoring crop health and report any signs of pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies.
• Perform routine maintenance of crops, including weeding, pruning, thinning, and mulching.
• Operate and maintain basic agricultural tools and equipment safely.
• Assist with greenhouse, nursery, and field operations when required.
• Help collect agricultural data such as planting dates, crop growth, yields, and weather observations.
• Support inventory management by monitoring farming materials, fertilizers, seeds, and tools.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of agricultural work areas and storage facilities.
• Follow biosecurity, environmental, and occupational health and safety procedures.
• Participate in harvesting, sorting, grading, packaging, and preparing agricultural products for storage or transportation.
• Report equipment faults, irrigation issues, and operational challenges to supervisors.
• Assist in implementing sustainable farming practices and conservation initiatives.
• Perform other agricultural duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Agricultural training is an advantage).
• Certificate or diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field is preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in farming, crop production, greenhouse operations, or agricultural fieldwork.
• Experience with irrigation systems and basic farm equipment is an advantage.