Agronomist - Grower Advisor (Soil & Precision Farming)

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

28 days holiday including bank hols

Company pension

Healthcare options

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Support towards BASIS and FACTS

Job summary

Agronomist position based in Dorset and Hampshire with Agricultural Recruitment Specialists. You will manage a portfolio of existing and new clients, delivering independent agronomy advice across combinable and vegetable crops to support growers in the South of England.

Requirements include BASIS and FACTS qualifications (or working towards FACTS), a related degree would be advantageous, and a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Experience providing agronomy advice to professional growers.
• Strong knowledge of crop production in combinable and vegetable crops.
• BASIS and FACTS qualifications (or working towards FACTS).
• Degree in Agriculture or Agronomy would be advantageous.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to work independently and provide practical recommendations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent agronomy advice to professional growers across combinable and vegetable crops.
• Carry out crop inspections and advise on seed varieties, nutrition, weeds, pests and diseases.
• Develop nutrient plans and provide guidance on soil management and crop protection.
• Support GPS soil mapping and precision farming initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, identifying opportunities to develop the client portfolio.
• Work alongside the wider agronomy team, using trial data and local research to support recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisation

Education

BASIS and FACTS qualifications

Degree in Agriculture/Agronomy

Job description

Agronomist position based in Dorset and Hampshire with Agricultural Recruitment Specialists. You will manage a portfolio of existing and new clients, delivering independent agronomy advice across combinable and vegetable crops to support growers in the South of England.

Requirements include BASIS and FACTS qualifications (or working towards FACTS), a related degree would be advantageous, and a full UK driving license.