SENIOR AGRONOMIST
Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia

Agri Technovation is seeking an experienced agronomist with strong practical knowledge of blueberries and/or macadamias to join our team in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.

You will provide practical advice on crop nutrition and soil health, build strong grower relationships and grow our products and services business, helping growers optimise crop yield, quality and profitability.

About Agri Technovation

Agri Technovation is a growing AgTech business operating across selected international markets as part of a global group of AT companies. 

Science-based plant and soil health and nutrition are at the heart of our work. We combine precision agriculture services, specialised products and a cloud-based data platform to help growers make informed decisions, optimise crop yield and quality, and reduce production costs.

Our integrated offering gives growers a central point of access to technical expertise, products and advanced agricultural technologies. This includes specialised services such as MYSOIL CLASSIFICATION™, ITEST™ CARBOHYDRATES and PICKLOGGER™, which provide insights to support crop management.

Agri Technovation’s strength lies in its international network of product and crop specialists, supported by extensive technical and commercial expertise across horticulture, agronomy and soil science. Our teams draw on this collective knowledge to develop practical, science-based solutions tailored to different crops and growing conditions. Working alongside experienced specialists internationally gives our agronomists access to technical support and insights that help them deliver informed recommendations and improve grower outcomes.

A highly experienced leadership team drives the business with an acute ability to guide, inspire and lead all team members, ensuring strong focus on our mission - maximising grower profitability through science and technology.As our business expands, we offer suitably qualified and experienced professionals the opportunity to contribute their expertise and help improve grower outcomes

About the role

This role combines technical agronomic advice, grower relationship management and business development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical agronomic recommendations based on analysis results to optimise crop nutrition, soil health, yield and quality.
• Develop extensive knowledge of Agri Teechnovation’s products and their application to local crops, including variable rate applications across the product portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong grower relationships through regular on-farm visits, secure repeat business and establish yourself as a trusted technical partner.
• Identify and develop business opportunities, market and sell products and services, prepare sales budgets and achieve sales targets.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to growers and industry stakeholders, and contribute to marketing materials, including leaflets, technical notes and technical sheets.
• Participate in industry associations, trade shows and conferences, and stay informed about industry trends and developments.
• Participate in research and development initiatives, including field trials, to support continuous product improvement.
• Manage or facilitate large projects, cover crop initiatives and grower databases, and prepare reports, including due diligence reports.
• Maintain accurate financial and personal administrative records within required timelines and ensure timely approval of crop nutrition programs.
• Coordinate internal and external functions and training sessions, including grower field days.

About you

• A bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science or a related discipline.
• Strong practical knowledge of blueberry and/or macadamia production systems, particularly crop nutrition and soil health.
• More than 5 years demonstrated experience providing agronomic advice directly to commercial growers.
• A strong understanding of permanent crops, precision agriculture, soil science, plant nutrition, data and AgTech.
• Demonstrated ability to develop grower relationships, identify business opportunities and achieve sales targets.
• A performance-driven, customer-focused approach, with the drive and energy to build a client base.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the confidence to present technical findings and recommendations to growers.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literacy, strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A passion for agriculture and improving grower outcomes.