Senior Agronomist – Commercial Pepper Production (Habanero & Bell Peppers)

This vacancy presents a chance to join a leading organization. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Agronomist to lead large-scale open-field habanero pepper production and greenhouse bell pepper cultivation for a commercial farming operation in Nigeria. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of high yields, strong pest and disease control, and the ability to manage pepper crops across different production systems and agro-ecological zones. This role is critical to achieving consistent volume, quality, and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Open-Field Habanero Production (Large Acres)

• Plan and manage large-scale habanero pepper cultivation from land preparation to harvest.

• Develop planting calendars aligned with Nigerian climatic zones and rainfall patterns.

• Optimize spacing, pruning, staking, and crop management practices for high yield and uniform fruiting.

• Coordinate mechanized and manual field operations to ensure efficiency at scale.

• Monitor crop performance and implement corrective measures to minimize losses.

Greenhouse Bell Pepper Production

• Design and implement complete agronomic programs for greenhouse bell peppers.

• Manage nursery production, transplanting, trellising, pruning, and canopy management.

• Oversee fertigation programs tailored to greenhouse systems.

• Control greenhouse climate variables (temperature, humidity, ventilation) in collaboration with operations teams.

• Ensure consistent fruit size, color, and quality for premium markets.

Soil, Nutrition & Irrigation Management

• Conduct soil, substrate, and water analysis and develop customized fertility programs.

• Manage drip irrigation and fertigation systems for both open-field and greenhouse production.

• Optimize water and nutrient use efficiency to improve yield and reduce input costs.

• Implement soil improvement and sustainable land management practices suitable for Nigerian soils.

Pest & Disease Control / IPM

• Lead Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs for both open-field and greenhouse peppers.

• Identify and control major pepper pests common in Nigeria, including thrips, whiteflies, aphids, mites, fruit borers, and leaf miners.

• Diagnose and manage diseases such as bacterial wilt, pepper leaf curl virus, anthracnose, powdery mildew, damping-off, and root rots.

• Implement resistance management strategies and supervise safe pesticide use in compliance with Nigerian regulations.

• Promote biological and cultural control methods where appropriate.

Yield Optimization & Quality Assurance

• Set yield targets and monitor field and greenhouse performance again...