Agronomist

Chiclayo - Peru

Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 8years

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

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

Monitoring Trials & Data Analysis

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

Training & Standardization

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)

What You Bring

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

Required Skills:

Deep technical expertise in fertilisation 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 organisational skills Proficiency in MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook Teams) Passion for innovation sustainability and continuous improvement

Required Education:

BSc in Horticulture (Postgraduate qualification in Agronomy preferred)Minimum 8 years relevant agronomy experienceFluent in English and SpanishBlueberry experience (advantageous)

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 irrig...