DUE: 31 JUL 2026
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHEES FIXED TERM (8)
Description
The BUSE Farm Trust invites applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic students undertaking industrial attachment in General Agriculture (both crops and livestock). The successful candidates will join the BUSE Farm Team working both in the crops and livestock sections.
The attachment will provide an excellent opportunity for hands-on practical experience in agriculture. These hands on tasks bridge classroom theory with real world farming operations.
Duties
The successful candidates will be expected to do the following
Crop production and Agronomy
Assist with land preparation, planting, spacing and seed germination tests
Monitor crops for weeds, pests and diseases and help apply fertilizers or crop protection chemicals
Manage irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler or furrow) and record water usage and whether data
Participate in harvesting, sorting, grading and packaging produce
Livestock and animal management
Daily feeding, watering and general health monitoring of livestock(cattle, poultry, pigs, or goats)
Assist farm staff with cleaning pens, milking, vaccinations, deworming and tagging animals.
keep accurate records of birth rates, mortality, feed consumption and medical treatment.
Takes instructions from the supervisor on a daily basis
Qualifications And Experience
Applicants should be studying towards a Bachelors’ Degree, Diploma, Certificate or any agricultural related field.
Applicants should send their their application letter, CV and industrial attachment letter from their institute
Skills
Ability to work as a team
Good written and verbal communication
Good organizational and time management skills
Willingness to learn
TO APPLY
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