Agronomist

• Location SE NSW
• A family owned Australian business
• Primary aim of supplying high quality agronomic advice

About the Company

Our client is a successful independent supplier of agronomic advice and farm production inputs operating from 14 locations across the Western District, North East, Wimmera and SE South Australia (SESA) regions.

Responsibilities

• The provision of highly professional and comprehensive farm production advice to clients to advance their farming businesses.
• The provision of agronomic services such as soil and plant testing, research into technical issues, assistance with trial work and the preparation of newsletter articles.
• The introduction and securing of new clients to our client.
• Advice on crop and pasture agronomy, fertility and pest and disease control.
• The planning of crop and pasture rotations and the provision of enterprise profitability information as required.
• The inspection and monitoring of client’s paddocks during the growing season.
• Establish priorities for client service activities to ensure the best use of time and resources under the prevailing seasonal conditions.
• Undertake training on new technology and industry developments and attend field days and seminars to continually update skills.
• Work closely with clients to integrate new technology into their farming systems.
• Present information at client meetings and field days.
• Maintain a close relationship with key clients of our client to secure the supply of their farm inputs or ensure the charging of professional fees to support agronomic service activity.
• Be available to provide input into the strategic direction of our client and assist in the general development and growth of the business.
• At all times operate in an honest manner and in the best interests of clients and our client.