Overview
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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.
Responsibilities
* Planning of crop husbandry, chemical and fertiliser
* Create an agricultural chemical and fertiliser budget
* Plan application usage for all crops
* Update PPIs and food expert's database in a timely manner
* Create a nutrient management plan
* Write deployments for digestate as and when needed
* 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, SMETA and various M&S Select audits)
* 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
* Stay 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
* Write recommendations for all crops, chemicals and fertilisers
* All crop protection product recommendations must adhere to EAMU or label requirements
* Ensure recommendations are entered onto Omnia in a timely manner
* Ensure IPM records are retained
* Setting pest thresholds by crop
* Proactively engage with chemical suppliers on volumes and prices
Support
* Support Crop Production Managers as and when required
* Develop precision application and growing techniques
* Writing chemical justifications for new products
* Create and maintain effective relationships with chemical companies, chemical suppliers and contractors
* Management of Internal Agronomy and trials team
* Management of External Agronomy team on the IOW and West Sussex
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 skills
* Conversant in the use of MS Office applications, email
* Attention to detail
* Full UK Driving licence
Benefits
* 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
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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