Key responsibilities

Develop, implement and review crop nutrition programs using soil, water, leaf and other relevant test results.

Monitor crop health, growth, yield and fruit quality, and recommend changes to improve performance.

Develop and maintain irrigation schedules based on crop needs, weather, soil moisture, water availability and system performance.

Develop spray schedules in response to pest and disease monitoring, crop stage, weather and market requirements.

Ensure spray recommendations and applications follow product labels, withholding periods, permits, customer requirements and company procedures.

Direct and support Farm Managers in delivering agreed farm plans, work priorities and performance targets.

Coordinate activities across farms so labour, equipment, materials and contractors are available when needed.

Conduct regular farm inspections and follow up work quality, crop condition, maintenance needs and outstanding actions.

Ensure farm activities follow Ontario Group's work health and safety, environmental, biosecurity, food safety and quality procedures.

Provide the Director with clear updates on crop performance, upcoming risks,



planned activities and results.

About you

Practical agronomy experience in horticulture, preferably tropical fruit or mango production.

Strong knowledge of crop nutrition, irrigation management, pest and disease monitoring, and spray planning.

Experience leading Farm Managers, supervisors or field teams across a working farm operation.

Ability to interpret field observations and test results and turn them into clear instructions.

Sound understanding of safe chemical use, record keeping and the requirements that apply to farm produce.

Robust planning, problem-solving and communication skills.

Confidence using farm records, spreadsheets and relevant monitoring systems.

Desirable: A qualification in agronomy, agricultural science, horticulture or a related field; relevant chemical user accreditation; and experience with Freshcare or other horticultural assurance programs.

About us

Ontario Mangoes / Ontario Group operates farms focused on mango production in tropical regions.

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📌 Agronomist and Farm Operations 2IC (Dimbulah)
🏢 ONTARIO MANGOES
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