Agronomy Manager

Barfoots; Pagham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Pagham is seeking a dedicated Agronomy Manager. The role involves improving crop performance, maintaining product quality, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include planning crop husbandry, managing nutrient application, and conducting agronomic research. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, BASIS and FACTS certifications, and possess strong communication skills. Working for this company offers numerous benefits, including development opportunities and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

24/7 Online GP access

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Development opportunities

Discounted leisure membership

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Degree in agronomy or similar field is required.
• BASIS and FACTS Certificates required.
• Full UK Driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan crop husbandry and chemical usage.
• Oversee pest and disease management strategies.
• Conduct agronomic research to improve crop yields.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong literacy and numerical skills

Education

Degree or equivalent level qualification in relevant subject

BASIS Certificate

FACTS Certificate

Member of the Professional register

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

The Role

With preparations underway for the new season ahead, we have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our busy Farm Team.

As Agronomy Manager at Barfoots, you will be responsible for improving crop performance through cost effective yield increase, maintaining harvest product quality whilst promoting modern processes as well as maintaining sustainability with due care for the environment.

Reporting to the Farm Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day activities in designated areas, including crop protection nutrient management, problem solving and ensuring all legislative regulation is complied with. Candidates will also need to implement and maintain IPM programs, spray plans liaising with the Farm Teams as appropriate.

Location: Sefter Farm, PO21 3PX.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Planning of Crop Husbandry, Chemical and Fertiliser
• Create an agricultural chemical and fertiliser budget
• Plan application usage for all crops
• Update PPPI's and food expert's database in a timely manner
• Create a nutrient management plan
• Write deployments for digestate as and when necessary
• Produce risk and spreading maps for liquid and fibre digestate where needed
• Ensure the audit requirements are kept up to date. (Assured Produce, ACCS, Leaf, Global Gap)
• Effective management of the chemical and fertiliser stores including monthly stock takes
• Oversee weed, pest, and disease management Strategies
• Conduct Agronomic research to improve crop yields
• Staying updated with advancements in agronomy
• Develop and manage agronomy budgets and forecasts
• Implement new precision framing techniques
• Collaborate with Chemical and seed suppliers on trials and future developments
• Crop Walking & writing recommendations for all crops, chemicals and fertilisers

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent level qualification in relevant subject
• BASIS Certificate
• FACTS Certificate
• Member of the Professional register
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong literacy and numerical skillsConversant in the use of MS Office applications, email.
• Attention to detail
• Full UK Driving licence

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status
• Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Online GP access
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Rapidly growing company
• Committed to Sustainability