Agronomist - Boavista

Driscoll'S; Leiria; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll's is seeking an experienced Agronomist to work with Iberian partner growers, delivering technical expertise to optimize yield, quality and sustainability. You will deploy new growing practices, technologies and genetics while serving as a trusted advisor to the grower community.

You will visit fields regularly, support crop nutrition and pest management, and collaborate with R&D, production and nursery teams to implement innovations and share best practices across our operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Horticulture or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant agronomic experience.
• Fluent in Portuguese, both spoken and written.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Experience with substrate management and protected cultivation systems.
• Experience with soft fruit, berry crops desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to growers on crop production systems, plant nutrition, substrate management and integrated pest management.
• Regularly visit production fields to monitor crop performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement and support innovative growing techniques, technologies and new berry varieties.
• Lead field-based projects focused on improving yield, fruit quality, operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Monitor, document and report project progress and outcomes.
• Troubleshoot agronomic challenges and work collaboratively with growers and internal teams to develop solutions.
• Organize and deliver grower meetings, field tours, technical trainings and knowledge-sharing events.
• Partner closely with Applied Research, R&D, Production and Nursery teams to ensure successful deployment of new initiatives.
• Support the development of best management practices and technical production guides.
• Coach and mentor less experienced colleagues when needed.

Skills

Portuguese (fluent)

English (fluent)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Agronomy

Plant Sciences

Horticulture

Job description

About the Opportunity

Help growers achieve the best possible results
Are you passionate about crop production, agronomy and helping growers improve yield, quality and sustainability? Do you enjoy spending time in the field, solving practical challenges and introducing innovative growing practices? If so, we would love to hear from you.
As an Agronomist, you will work closely with Driscoll’s partner growers in Iberia, providing technical expertise and hands-on support to help them optimize their production systems. You will play a key role in deploying new technologies, growing practices and genetics while acting as a trusted advisor to our grower community.

Responsibilities

As our Agronomist, you will be the key technical partner for our growers, helping them optimize crop performance, fruit quality and sustainability. Working closely with growers and internal teams, you will combine scientific knowledge with practical field experience to implement innovative solutions, solve agronomic challenges and drive continuous improvement across growing operations.

• Provide technical support to growers on crop production systems, plant nutrition, substrate management and integrated pest management.
• Regularly visit production fields to monitor crop performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement and support innovative growing techniques, technologies and new berry varieties.
• Lead field-based projects focused on improving yield, fruit quality, operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Monitor, document and report project progress and outcomes.
• Troubleshoot agronomic challenges and work collaboratively with growers and internal teams to develop solutions.
• Organize and deliver grower meetings, field tours, technical trainings and knowledge-sharing events.
• Partner closely with Applied Research, R&D, Production and Nursery teams to ensure successful deployment of new initiatives.
• Support the development of best management practices and technical production guides.
• Coach and mentor less experienced colleagues when needed.

Why Driscoll's?

At Driscoll's, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative berry genetics in the world while collaborating with growers, researchers and technical experts across the globe. You'll play a direct role in improving the sustainability, productivity and success of our growing operations while developing your own expertise in a dynamic international environment.

Candidate Profile

What we're looking for

We're looking for a knowledgeable and hands-on agronomist who enjoys working directly with growers and translating technical expertise into practical results. You bring a strong understanding of crop production and plant physiology, excellent communication skills in Portugese and a passion for helping growers achieve success through innovation, collaboration and best-in-class agronomic practices.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Horticulture or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant agronomic experience.
• Fluent in Portuguese, both spoken and written.
• Strong knowledge of plant physiology, crop production systems and growing practices.
• Experience with substrate management and protected cultivation systems.
• Experience within soft fruit, berry crops or other high-value horticultural crops is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while building strong relationships with growers and colleagues.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally and internationally.

What makes you successful

You are a proactive and hands-on agronomist who enjoys working directly with growers. You combine scientific knowledge with practical field experience and are passionate about helping others improve performance. You are curious, collaborative and always looking for innovative ways to solve challenges and drive results.