The Role
Field-based agronomist to improve soil productivity, water use, fertilisation and crop nutrition; run trials, analyse yield and quality data, standardise practices, train growers, and drive measurable improvements in blueberry yield, quality, and sustainability.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Agronomist to enhance soil productivity, fruit nutrition, and overall crop quality across our farms.
This is a hands-on, field-based role requiring frequent farm visits, close collaboration with growers, and the implementation of best-in-class irrigation, fertigation, and fertilisation practices. You will play a critical role in standardising agronomic practices, conducting trials, and driving measurable improvements in yield, sustainability, and fruit quality — particularly within blueberry production. Please ensure your CV/Resume is submitted in English.
Key Performance Outputs:
Improve Fruit Quality & Yield
- Optimise fertilisation and treatment strategies to enhance flavour, appearance, and uniformity
- Increase marketable yield and extend harvest periods
- Strengthen plant resilience to pests, diseases, and environmental stress
Soil Productivity & Water Management
- Improve soil health indicators (organic matter, nutrients, pH balance)
- Enhance water-use efficiency and irrigation effectiveness
- Monitor sustainability metrics to reduce environmental impact
- Conduct and manage agronomic trials
- Analyse yield and quality data to refine strategies
- Continuously adjust fertilization and irrigation programs based on results
- Prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations
- Provide technical guidance and training to growers and production managers
- Drive adoption of best agronomic practices
- Standardise farming protocols across all farms
- Monitor compliance and performance metrics to ensure consistency
Requirements
- BSc in Horticulture (Postgraduate qualification in Agronomy preferred)
- Minimum 8 years’ relevant agronomy experience
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Blueberry experience (advantageous)
- Deep technical expertise in fertilization, irrigation, and crop nutrition
- Strong analytical and research capabilities
- Experience managing agronomic trials and interpreting performance data
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A customer-centric mindset with the ability to influence growers
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Passion for innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a progressive agricultural organization focused on excellence
- Play a strategic role in improving yield, quality, and sustainability
- Work closely with experienced growers and production leaders
- Drive innovation through research and field trials
- Make a measurable impact on long-term soil health and farm performance
- Opportunity to shape and standardize agronomic practices across multiple farms
Benefits
Skills Required
- BSc in Horticulture
- Postgraduate qualification in Agronomy
- Minimum 8 years relevant agronomy experience
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Experience with fertilization, irrigation, fertigation and crop nutrition programs
- Experience managing agronomic trials and interpreting performance data
- Blueberry production experience
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Strong analytical, planning, communication and grower relationship skills
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The Company
What We Do
United Exports is a global leader and vertically integrated company in the agricultural supply chain, specializing in fruit production and export, from breeding to distribution.
