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.
Requirements
* 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
Benefits
* 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.