Company: AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Apply Before: 2026-08-03
Job Description
Job Purpose
The Forage Extension Officer will be responsible for providing technical support and field extension services to pastoralists on forage production, pasture management, feed conservation, and sustainable livestock nutrition practices.
The role focuses on improving pasture availability, enhancing livestock productivity, strengthening relationships with pastoralist communities, and promoting the adoption of improved forage technologies and best practices.
Roles and Responsibilities
Forage & Pasture Development:
Provide technical guidance on forage crop production suitable for different ecological zones.
Support the establishment of improved pasture systems for pastoralists.
Promote drought-resistant and high-yielding forage varieties.
Advise on pasture rehabilitation and rotational grazing systems.
Extension & Community Engagement:
Conduct regular field visits to pastoralist settlements and clusters.
Deliver practical training on forage cultivation, harvesting, storage, and utilisation.
Organise demonstration plots and farmer field schools.
Serve as a link between the company and pastoralist communities.
Production Operations Oversight:
Supervise and support forage cultivation, harvesting, processing, and baling activities at production sites.
Monitor yield performance and report productivity metrics.
Ensure compliance with company quality benchmarks for moisture levels, baling standards, and storage.
Identify production bottlenecks and recommend operational improvements.
Minimise post-harvest losses through proper storage and handling systems.
Territory Sales & Revenue Growth:
Drive sales of company-produced forage within assigned pastoralist clusters.
Develop and manage a structured customer base individual pastoralists, cooperatives, livestock aggregators.
Execute territory sales plans and meet monthly volume targets.
Track and report revenue performance against assigned targets.
Identify and onboard new customers and distribution agents.
Support pricing implementation and seasonal sales strategies.
Market Intelligence & Business Expansion:
Gather field data on forage demand trends, seasonal feed gaps, and competitor activity.
Provide insights for production planning based on market demand cycles.
Customer Relationship Management:
Build long-term relationships with pastoralist leaders and livestock owners.
Educate customers on the nutritional and economic benefits of the company’s forage.
Provide post-sales guidance on proper storage and feeding practices.
Resolve customer complaints and escalate critical issues promptly.
Monitor repeat purchase behaviour and improve retention rates.
Logistics & Distribution Coordination:
Coordinate forage movement from production sites to depots and customers.
Ensure proper documentation of deliveries and inventory.
Monitor depot stock levels and prevent stock-outs during peak demand periods.
Support route optimisation and delivery efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma HND in Agronomy, Crop Science, Pasture and Range Management, Animal Science, Agricultural Extension, Agriculture, Forage Production, Soil Science, or a related agricultural discipline.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
Professional certification or membership with relevant agricultural bodies is an added advantage.
Experience:
3–5 years’ relevant experience in forage production, pasture management, agricultural extension services, livestock production, or rural/community agricultural development.
Practical experience in establishing and managing forage crops such as Napier grass, Brachiaria, Rhodes grass, Stylosanthes, Lablab, Alfalfa, or other improved pasture species.
Experience working directly with livestock farmers, pastoralists, out-growers, or rural farming communities.
Demonstrated experience in conducting farmer training, demonstrations, and capacity-building programmes on forage production and sustainable grazing practices.
Experience providing extension advisory services on pasture establishment, forage conservation hay and silage production, soil fertility, irrigation, and sustainable land management.
Experience collecting field data, preparing technical reports, and monitoring programme performance.
Experience working with agribusinesses, livestock production companies, agricultural development projects or government agricultural extension programmes is an added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and familiarity with mobile data collection tools is an added advantage.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work in remote rural communities across Nigeria.
Knowledge of local languages commonly spoken by pastoralist communities e.g., Fulfulde, Hausa, Kanuri, or other regional languages is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
Basic knowledge of forage production and livestock feeding systems
Sales orientation and customer relationship skills
Good communication and negotiation ability
Record-keeping and reporting skills
Attention to quality and detail
Physical stamina for fieldwork
Strong teamwork and adaptability
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: Pastoralist@afshltd.com using the job title as the subject of the email.
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Source: MyJobMag