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Form of workAre you a hands-on agronomist with a strong farming background, who is professional, driven, and reliable? Do you want to work in an international team dedicated to the next generation of sustainable agricultural solutions for a better world? Then this position as a Junior Agronomist at Draslovka might be the right fit for you!
We are looking for a passionate and committed Junior Agronomist to join our expanding team. The successful candidate should be a strong team player who makes sure everything from campaigns and events to research gets done on time.
The role
You will provide support and learn the current methods for determining and sourcing the best products and practices to support optimal growth in agricultural crops. From pre planting agronomy through to harvest, you will assist with soil testing, result interpretation and dissemination of advice to determine and implement the appropriate chemicals, fertilisers and application techniques for the nut crops.
The role will include (but not be limited to):
- Evaluate farmer issues related to pathogens, insect pests, nematodes, weeds, and diseases
- Participate and coordinate fumigation applications to control issues effecting the crop
- Assist the Operations Team with the implementation of all agronomy activities
- Participate and coordinate fumigation applications
- Assist with yield assessments and estimates
- Evaluation of fumigation results - analysing and reporting of pre- and post-harvest conditions
- Testing new application equipment
- Soil testing and chemical preparation for solving agricultural problems and R&D
- Advising farmers on techniques to improve production – Planning and implementing efficient systems
- Accurate crop recording maintain data collection and management processes including entering acquired data into database
- Soil testing and chemical preparation
- Transport and collection of material and equipment
- Drafting scientific trial protocols and preparing data summaries, reports, analysis that include results, charts, and graphs to document research findings and trend results.
Requirements:
- Professional Approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Domestic travel (interstate)
- International Travel
- Transportation of DG and non-DG goods
- Occasional management of field applications
- Preferred 3 days a week in office
About Draslovka
Established at the end of 2021 as part of the newly consolidated Draslovka Group, the Agricultural Solutions (AgSol) Business Unit consists of a group of vertically integrated service delivery companies tasked with providing global trial support, application, and product development consulting, as well as registration and business development support for suppliers, distributors, and customers. Draslovka Agricultural Solutions directly fills a gap in industry between the manufacturer and the end-user, enabling a direct link to ensure seamless custom application development and commercial support.
