Job Family: Applied ResearchTime Type: Full timeJob Requisition ID: R0006927Experience Years: 5-10 Years of ExperienceEmployee Type: RegularRemote Type: RemoteAbout the OpportunityDriscoll's, the global Berry company, is looking for an Agronomist to be based in the Limpopo/ Mpumalanga area of South Africa. We need your expertise to maximize the potential of our proprietary genetics and engage with independent growers to create enterprise value. Your main objective will be to provide technical advice to growers, understanding and extending production methods, cycles, and new technologies. You will work with growers to map, facilitate, track, and interpret on-farm trials, as well as evaluate variety performance and feasibility in new and existing growing regions and production systems.
ResponsibilitiesCore responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Build complex fertilizer programs and irrigation schedules for both soil and substrate blueberry production systems.Disciplined approach to agronomic recommendations to growers, including visit reports and follow-up action steps.Ability to influence grower agronomic practices.Solve current and new pest and disease challenges for growers across different countries and climates.Utilize a network of internal and external resources to approach agronomic challenges through critical thinking.Plan and manage budgets and prioritize expenditure within set guidelines.Candidate ProfileCandidate Requirements:
A bachelor's degree (with at least 8 years of experience) in Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or Agriculture, with a comprehensive understanding of horticulture, plant physiology, and plant genetics.Knowledge of the agronomic practices relating to horticultural crops from seedling to harvesting.Berry production knowledge, including direct experience with soft fruit production, would be highly desirable.Practical experience of farming practices including equipment operation and management, irrigation management, and pest control.Knowledge and experience of agricultural research would be an added advantage.Interpersonal skills and communication skills.Keen understanding and appreciation of integrated pest management.Comfortable working in field, office, and corporate settings.Willing to travel to other farming locations, with the ability to travel internationally being compulsory.Valid driver's license and the ability to be covered under the company-sponsored vehicle insurance program are also required.Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).Open attitude to learn new systems and new technologies in farming, to enable us to grow more berries with fewer resources.Collaborative attitude with the highest level of service.English as the primary language in the workplace, with Afrikaans as a major benefit as well as any other languages.
About Driscoll'sDriscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful, and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion, and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.
Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high-quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.
Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries.
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