Due to ongoing business development, Scottish Agronomy is seeking an additional Agronomist to join our team on a permanent basis. The role can be adapted to reflect the experience of the individual. They could be an established adviser with a track-record of on-farm service. We are seeking candidates who have an aptitude for arable agronomy and agri-environmental management, a positive attitude, an inquisitive nature, a willingness to learn and enjoy contributing as part of a team. This role can be modified depending on candidate experience.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Scottish Agronomy is a farmer-owned co-operative and the leading organisation in Scotland devoted to the provision of independent, unbiased advice and consultancy services to arable farmers and allied businesses across all aspects of combinable crop and potato production.
Scottish Agronomy service arable farms across Scotland and have the largest field trials portfolio in the country, which forms the foundation of our evidenced based and impartial decision making.
KEY OBJECTIVE
The key objective of the Agronomist role is to deliver independent advice and both develop and expand our network of farmer members and associate businesses.
THE ROLE
The role offers a mix of advisory and consultancy work. The successful candidate will join a team that can expect to be involved in a range of activities spanning; soil management; crop and variety selection; integrated crop management; environmental stewardship; research and...