This business is a regionally focused agronomic consulting and farm management business delivering practical, science-based advice to predominantly broadacre farmers.
Who will you work for?
A regionally focused agronomic consulting and farm management business delivering practical, science-based advice to predominantly broadacre farmers across Southern Queensland and Northern NSW. With over 25 years of industry expertise, their services extend from crop planning and pest management through to precision farming and dry hire equipment solutions, including the recent addition of a soil coring and testing trailer service.
The role itself?
This role is going to suit a person that has experience in providing technical support and recommendations across a range of crops including wheat, barley, cotton, chickpeas, sorghum and mungbeans. The role involves paddock-based work, crop monitoring, soil testing, report writing and building trusted relationships with growers. Your day to day responsibilities will include:
Conduct regular in-field crop and fallow inspections
Provide weed, pest and disease identification and management advice
Deliver chemical and fertiliser application recommendations
Collaborate with farmers to develop crop rotations and nutrient plans
Use Agworld software for recordkeeping and reporting
Assist with soil testing service, including:
Soil coring using trailer-based system
Submitting and interpreting lab results
Making fertiliser and nutrition recommendationsYour day to day activities in this role will include:
Liaise with contractors and suppliers to enhance productivity on-farm
Maintain strong relationships with clients and contribute to a culture of trust and service
Stay up-to-date with industry advancements, regulations and best practices
What kind of person will be suitable?
We are looking for a hard working, confident and qualified agronomist with a passion for technology and agriculture. The perfect person would enjoy establishing strong farmer relationships at the farm gate, with corporate farming decision makers and generally across the industry.
How will you be rewarded?
For your efforts you will be rewarded with a healthy salary package that includes cash component, 12% super, company vehicle or vehicle allowance, phone, laptop and home office support.
If you would like more information on this role or have any other questions, please make contact with Josh for a confidential conversation.
0416 142 130
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