We are seeking a highly experienced and forward\-thinking Agronomist to enhance soil productivity, fruit nutrition, and overall crop quality across our farms.
<\/span><\/p>This is a hands\-on, field\-based role requiring frequent farm visits, close collaboration with growers, and the implementation of best\-in\-class irrigation, fertigation, and fertilisation practices. You will play a critical role in standardising agronomic practices, conducting trials, and driving measurable improvements in yield, sustainability, and fruit quality \u2014 particularly within blueberry production.
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<\/div>Key Performance Outputs:<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/span><\/div>Improve Fruit Quality & Yield<\/span><\/b><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>- Optimise fertilisation and treatment strategies to enhance flavour, appearance, and uniformity<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Increase marketable yield and extend harvest periods<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Strengthen plant resilience to pests, diseases, and environmental stress<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Soil Productivity & Water Management<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>- Improve soil health indicators (organic matter, nutrients, pH balance)<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Enhance water\-use efficiency and irrigation effectiveness<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Monitor sustainability metrics to reduce environmental impact<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Monitoring, Trials & Data Analysis<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/h3>- Conduct and manage agronomic trials<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Analyse yield and quality data to refine strategies<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Continuously adjust fertilization and irrigation programs based on results<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Training & Standardization<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/h3>- Provide technical guidance and training to growers and production managers<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Drive adoption of best agronomic practices<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Standardise farming protocols across all farms<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Monitor compliance and performance metrics to ensure consistency<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>- BSc in Horticulture (Postgraduate qualification in Agronomy preferred)<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Minimum 8 years\u2019 relevant agronomy experience<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Fluent in English and Spanish<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Blueberry experience (advantageous)<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>What You Bring<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/h2>- Deep technical expertise in fertilization, irrigation, and crop nutrition<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Strong analytical and research capabilities<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Experience managing agronomic trials and interpreting performance data<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Excellent communication and relationship\-building skills<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- A customer\-centric mindset with the ability to influence growers<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Strong planning and organizational skills<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Passion for innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Why Join Us?<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/div>- Be part of a progressive agricultural organization focused on excellence<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Play a strategic role in improving yield, quality, and sustainability<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Work closely with experienced growers and production leaders<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Drive innovation through research and field trials<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Make a measurable impact on long\-term soil health and farm performance<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Opportunity to shape and standardize agronomic practices across multiple farms<\/span><\/span>
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