Research Agronomist

Dyson Farming; Nocton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive farming company in the UK is seeking an experienced professional to provide expert agronomic and technical support. Responsibilities include managing precision farming projects, translating R&D data into actionable insights, and engaging with grower members. Candidates should have a strong technical background in agricultural science and experience in commercial farming. Excellent communication skills are essential for diverse audiences. This role offers competitive benefits including pension schemes and organized social events.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Charitable Giving via payroll

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual flu jab

Free eye test

Employee Assistant Programme

Access to product discounts

Organised social events

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial farming, agronomy, or agricultural consultancy.
• Strong technical background in agricultural science or related disciplines.
• Experience with pest and disease prediction modelling.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert agronomic and technical support for agronomy research.
• Translate complex R&D data into actionable insights.
• Manage precision farming projects and ensure data-driven tools are used effectively.

Skills

Technical communication

Data analysis

Agronomy knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

BASIS and FACTs qualifications

Tools

Precision farming technology

Forecasting tools

Data-driven decision support systems

Job description

Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.

• Provide expert agronomic and technical support for the Dyson Farming’s agronomy research portfolio (herbicides, fungicides, varieties, nutrition biologicals).
• Translate complex R&D data into actionable insights for Dyson Farming Research members and internal teams at Dyson Farming.
• Produce and deliver knowledge transfer materials including presentations, technical bulletins, presentations, and digital content tailored to growers, advisors, and industry stakeholders.
• Manage precision farming projects across the business, ensuring effective use of data-driven tools and technologies to support decision-making, improve input efficiency, and enhance crop performance.
• Engage with our grower members through field days, technical workshops, webinars, and direct consultations to share findings and gather feedback.
• Collaborate with farm managers, agronomists, and external trial customers to ensure research is grounded in practical farming realities and supports operational decision-making.
• Evaluate the impact of research adoption and knowledge transfer activities across the Dyson Farming network.

Person specification

• Proven experience in commercial farming, agronomy, or agricultural consultancy, ideally within large-scale or progressive farming systems.
• Strong technical background in agricultural science, soil science, crop management, precision farming technology or related disciplines.
• Experience with pest and disease prediction modelling, including the use of forecasting tools and data-driven decision support systems.
• BASIS and FACTs qualified.
• Demonstrated ability to translate research into practice, with a track record of delivering value on-farm.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience communicating technical content for diverse audiences.
• Comfortable working in both field and office environments.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and digital platforms for knowledge dissemination.
• Comfortable working across disciplines, from crop management to drone technology, no two days are the same.
• Full driving licence

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance;
• Pension scheme;
• Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn);
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Free annual flu jab;
• Free eye test;
• Employee Assistant Programme;
• Access to product discounts;
• Organised social events;
• Free parking.