This is an opportunity for an agronomist to work with a flourishing business in the Bundaberg region across their multi-site farming system.
A system that provides large scale production, innovative farming practices and high quality produce to local and international markets. Who will you work for? Over five decades, this farming business has not stopped growing.
As farming practices, environmental management and tastes have changed; so too has our business.
With over 100 years' combined experience in horticultural science, engineering, marketing, business management, finance and accounting, our team is focused on sustaining this business through the opportunities and challenges of the next fifty years.
Due to the expansion and growth they have achieved, they are looking for an agronomist to join the farm agronomy team and assist in continuing to improve the farming system.
The role itself? This is an opportunity to join a fantastic farm services team.
Your day to day activities in this role will include:
Carrying out the collection of required soil, leaf and root samples and work with the Agronomy Manager to make recommendations based on results and knowledge
Working with farm managers on techniques for improving crop production, tree health, controlling disease, pests and weeds, as well as nutrition improvements and management
Maintaining a recording system for nutrition and spray applications
Creating worksheets for chemical and nutrition applications as per advice.
Ensure these are performed as directed in conjunction with the farm manager
Stocktaking and maintaining stock levels for upcoming chemical and fertiliser applications
Conducting weekly monitoring of pest and disease in avocados and mangoes
Researching and implementing new techniques and management systems for improving post –harvest quality, orchard health and yield
Evaluating the information gained from the library trays and pack out data to either maintain or further improve fruit quality for each block
Working with consultants to improve orchard productivity, tree health and fruit quality
Maintaining an understanding of current research and aid in implementing new production techniques in the business
Writing reports as required to support the Agronomy Manager and other Managers in the business
Supporting farm staff with spray equipment calibrations and ensure equipment calibration are up to date
What kind of person will fit the role? The perfect person for this role will have tertiary qualifications in agronomy, proven knowledge and experience in avocados, macadamias, mangoes or citrus production.
As you will be working as part of an established farm team, it is extremely important that you have an ability to communicate, collaborate and lead.
How will you be rewarded? You will be rewarded for your contributions to the business with an attractive salary (proportionate to your experience and skill set), 10% superannuation, full use of a company vehicle and access to all home office equipment.
Location: Bundaberg QLD
Work Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 25 May 2022
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