Agronomist

We are looking for a single, highly competent agronomist to manage the crop science across both the avocado and macadamia orchards. This is a hands-on role — the person will be in the field daily, working alongside a dedicated field supervisor and coordinating closely with the Farm Operations Lead and CEO.

 

The right candidate understands that agronomy on a commercial export farm is not just about applying the correct inputs — it is about connecting every programme and every expenditure to a measurable outcome. Healthy trees, consistent fruit quality, and export-ready produce are the standard.

• Design and implement seasonal crop programmes for both orchards — nutrition, pest and disease control, pruning, and orchard hygiene

• Conduct regular block-by-block scouting to assess tree health, pest pressure, disease incidence, and crop development stage

• Monitor flowering, fruit set, and fruit retention across all blocks — reporting findings systematically rather than by exception

• Coordinate with the irrigation system to align fertigation schedules with crop nutritional requirements at each growth stage

• Ensure all chemical and fertiliser applications are recorded accurately in the farm management system — product, rate, block, date, and purpose

Every input programme — whether a fungicide application, a fertiliser cycle, or a micronutrient foliar — must be followed by an assessment of its effect. Did disease pressure drop? Did flowering improve? Did fruit retention hold? This is the accountability loop that connects expenditure to results.

• After each programme cycle, report observable outcomes against the intended purpose — not just that it was done, but what changed

• Track key indicators per block: pest and disease levels pre and post treatment, flowering-to-fruit conversion, fruit size and condition at key development stages

• Flag early when a programme is not delivering expected results — and come with an adjusted recommendation, not just the problem

• Contribute to monthly planning by providing the CEO and Operations Lead with a clear picture of orchard status and what each block needs in the coming weeks

• Maintain all agronomic records required for GlobalGAP and MAAIF certification — spray records, input registers, scouting logs, and pre-harvest intervals

• Ensure chemical use is compliant with export market MRL requirements — EU, UAE, and regional East Africa standards

• Support packhouse readiness by communicating harvest timing, expected quality, and any compliance concerns well in advance

• Coordinate with the certification process and be able to present field records confidently during audits.