Banana Farming Optimization Specialist

Premier Fresh Australia Pty Ltd; Darwin; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Fresh Australia is seeking an experienced Banana Consultant to provide strategic, technical and commercial expertise for our banana farming operations at Darwin Fruit Farms. You will assess the current state of the farm, develop a clear improvement strategy and support its implementation to deliver measurable gains in yield, quality and profitability.

You will work with senior leadership to challenge practices, translate recommendations into practical actions and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in commercial banana production.
• Strong technical knowledge of banana agronomy, crop management and production systems.
• Demonstrated experience improving farm productivity, yield, quality and profitability.
• Sound understanding of irrigation, drainage, soil health, nutrition and crop protection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a clear improvement strategy across the farming operation.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cost efficiency and ROI.
• Coach and mentor farm managers and technical teams to implement initiatives.

Skills

Banana production

Agronomy

Farm leadership

Biosecurity

Data-driven decisions

Education

Agronomy degree

Postgraduate business/finance (preferred)

Job description

Premier Fresh Australia is seeking an experienced Banana Consultant to provide strategic, technical and commercial expertise for our banana farming operations at Darwin Fruit Farms. You will assess the current state of the farm, develop a clear improvement strategy and support its implementation to deliver measurable gains in yield, quality and profitability.

You will work with senior leadership to challenge practices, translate recommendations into practical actions and drive continuous