Agricultural Extension Officer
RADA field officer — advises and trains farmers on crop production, pest management, irrigation, and modern farming practices.
Typical Salary
J$2M
to J$4M per year
Open Roles
400+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Field advisory backbone
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Career Paths
Extension Assistant→Extension Officer→Senior Extension Officer→Parish Manager (RADA)
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$2MSenior: J$4M
Key Skills
Crop agronomy
Pest & disease management
Irrigation advice
Farm planning
Farmer training
Field demonstrations
Record keeping
Market linkage
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Agriculture or Agronomy (UWI/UTECH)
- HEART/NSTA Level 4 Agriculture
Preferred
- BSc Agriculture
- Crop specialist training
Professional Qualifications
- BSc/Diploma Agriculture
- RADA appointment
- Driver’s licence (field role)
Market Trend
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