Agriculture/Farm Technician

About This Role

Key responsibilities

Farm & crop management

• Oversee daily farm operations with a focus on date palm cultivation and health management
• Conduct routine monitoring of plant health, identifying early signs of stress, nutrient deficiencies, pest activity or disease
• Support the application of fertilization treatments in line with agronomic guidelines and schedules

Irrigation system oversight

• Carry out regular inspections of irrigation and fertilization systems to ensure correct and efficient operation
• Monitor irrigation performance across all zones and promptly flag any faults, blockages or inefficiencies
• Track and record water usage data to support operational reporting and resource management

Reporting & documentation

• Maintain accurate records of field observations, operational activities and water use on a daily basis
• Submit daily operational updates and agronomic observations to the agronomy team in a clear and timely manner
• Follow established operational protocols consistently across all monitoring and reporting activities

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in date palm management — mandatory
• Practical background in farm or agricultural field operations
• Working knowledge of irrigation and fertilization systems and basic crop management principles
• Ability to conduct field inspections, collect observational data and adhere to operational protocols
• Basic computer proficiency for logging and reporting field data
• Strong attention to detail with a reliable and consistent approach to daily tasks
• Comfortable working outdoors in field-based agricultural environments across varying site conditions