Remote Senior Precision Agronomist: Data-Driven Farm Innovation

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Remote work with travel to clientsites

International training opportunities

Professional development and events

Travel to Randburg-area client sites

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Agronomist for a prominent agricultural technology company. This remote role focuses on leading precision agriculture initiatives, guiding soil analysis, sensor integration, and data-driven crop management for clients nationwide.

Based near Randburg, Gauteng, you will collaborate with farmers and technical specialists to optimize yields and resource use. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in agronomy, strong data analytics, GIS experience, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Soil Science, or closely related field.
• 6+ years in agronomy with 3+ years in precision agriculture and ag-tech.
• Expertise in soil fertility, crop physiology, and integrated pest management.
• Proficiency in data analysis using GIS, farm management platforms, and statistics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy precision agriculture strategies for clients to maximize yield and minimize environmental impact.
• Analyze data from soil tests, drone imagery, satellites, and yield monitors to provide actionable insights.
• Advise on nutrient management, irrigation scheduling, and pest/disease control using data-driven recommendations.
• Implement and manage on-farm technology solutions including GPS-guided machinery and soil sensors.
• Train and support farmers and staff on precision agriculture tools and platforms.
• Conduct field assessments and trials to validate recommendations and technologies.
• Contribute to development of new precision agriculture products and services.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of agricultural technology trends.

Skills

Data analysis

Remote advisory

Agronomy expertise

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Agronomy or related field

Tools

GIS

Farm management platforms

Statistical software

GPS / sensor tech

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Agronomist for a prominent agricultural technology company. This remote role focuses on leading precision agriculture initiatives, guiding soil analysis, sensor integration, and data-driven crop management for clients nationwide.

Based near Randburg, Gauteng, you will collaborate with farmers and technical specialists to optimize yields and resource use. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in agronomy, strong data analytics, GIS experience, and excellent