Agriculture Graduate (68805)Job Description
We're looking for motivated graduates who understand the realities of extensive livestock farming and are eager to build a career in animal nutrition and technical advisory. This is an excellent opportunity to combine your agricultural knowledge with hands-on fieldwork, working directly with commercial livestock producers to improve animal performance and farm profitability.
Why this opportunity? - Receive comprehensive technical and product training from industry experts. - Benefit from ongoing mentorship and support from experienced professionals. - Build your knowledge of animal nutrition, technical advisory, and commercial livestock production. - Develop the skills needed to become a trusted technical advisor to beef and sheep farmers. - Gain valuable hands-on experience working with leading livestock producers. - Enjoy excellent long-term career growth and development opportunities within a growing agricultural business.
What you'll do - Provide technical support and nutritional advice. - Build and maintain strong customer relationships. - Visit farms and feedlots across your region. - Learn about forage production, pasture management and livestock nutrition. - Monitor livestock performance and recommend nutritional solutions. - Stay informed on industry developments and market trends.
What we're looking for - BSc Agric or B Agric from a reputable university - A strong interest in beef cattle and/or sheep production. - Practical farming experience through family farming, employment, internships or vacation work. - A good understanding of extensive livestock production systems. - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. - A willingness to travel extensively within your assigned region. - A valid driver's licence.
Practical farming experience is highly valued We're particularly interested in graduates who have experience with: - Beef cattle production - Sheep farming - Grazing and pasture management - Animal handling - Supplement feeding programmes - Breeding and herd/flock management - General farm operations
What you'll gain - Comprehensive training and structured onboarding. - Ongoing mentorship from experienced technical specialists. - Exposure to leading livestock producers. - Hands-on experience in animal nutrition and technical advisory. - Excellent career development opportunities within a growing agricultural business. - The opportunity to make a real impact in the livestock industry.
If you're passionate about agriculture, enjoy working with farmers, and want to build a long-term career in the extensive ruminant industry, we'd love to hear from you.
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Homeconor@bromedia.co.za2023-05-17T11:49:16+02:00

