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Trials Officer - Combinable Crops

As a Trials Officer at Agrii, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of industry-leading trials across a variety of non-combinable crops, contributing to the advancement of sustainable food production.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of industry leading trials, with a specific focus on non-combinable crops (Veg, Beet, Potato and Fruit), and some work within combinable crops trials work. Whilst adhering to ORETO standards and closely following protocol guidelines, this role will involve conducting various practical tasks such as drilling, applications, maintenance, assessments, and data collection, and ultimately producing valuable data to support both technical and commercial operations.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

  • Collaborate closely with the Technical manager to plan trial operations and prioritize workload.
  • Take ownership of individual trials, ensuring adherence to protocol specifications and accountability for data integrity.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with key grower contacts to optimize trial site placements.
  • Participate in all practical field operations, including site finding, seed preparation, drilling, spraying, assessing, sampling and harvesting.
  • Identify crop growth stages accurately for timely applications and assess weed, pest, and disease levels for product efficacy evaluation.
  • Communicate trial progress effectively to Technical Managers, highlighting key observations and addressing any issues.
  • Maintain trial equipment, ensuring calibration and upkeep while keeping records updated.
  • Participate in open day events, coordinating site setups and participating in plot tours as needed.
  • Ensure that all data generated is accurately captured and recorded within ARM, making sure trial files are completed ahead of reporting and analysing data with statistical software where appropriate

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience required:

  • Trials or horticulture experience is preferred but not essential, agriculture experience (of any kind) is essential for this role.
  • An agricultural qualification would be beneficial.
  • High level of organization with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Flexibility to adapt to seasonal needs and workload demands.
  • An interest in the agriculture sector is essential.

Pay for this role is DOE.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from anyone regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion / belief, age or disability.

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