03 Nov
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SocialbleTech
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Hobart
03 Nov
SocialbleTech
Hobart
Southern Fields Pty Ltd Southern Fields Pty Ltd is seeking a full time Agronomist to join our vegetable growing business at Forcett in south east Tasmania.
You will assess crop conditions, test soil and water, and advise our farm management on crop production, quality and efficiency across our lettuce, cauliflower and broccoli programs and carrot seed production. Benefits Permanent full time role with a supportive, experienced farm team Professional development and on farm training Varied work across the whole production cycle Task & responsibilities Inspect crops and assess growing conditions, crop health and environmental factors across the farm Collect and analyse soil, water, leaf and produce samples, and interpret results to guide crop nutrition and soil improvement Advise farm management on production techniques, planting and rotation schedules, and ways to improve yield and quality Identify pest, weed and disease issues and advise on control programs, including spray and fertiliser plans Advise on irrigation scheduling and water use Keep accurate crop, spray and test records,
and support customer quality and farm audit requirements Develop procedures and techniques that solve production problems and improve efficiency, and report on crop performance Qualification & experience Bachelor degree in agricultural science, agronomy, horticulture or a related field (or equivalent industry experience) At least 12 months experience in agronomy, crop advisory or crop production, ideally with vegetable or irrigated cropping Knowledge of soil and plant nutrition, pest and disease management and irrigation Robust record keeping, analytical and communication skills Full work rights in Australia About Company Southern Fields is a Tasmanian vegetable farm growing iceberg, cos and baby cos lettuce, cauliflower and broccoli and carrot seed, using irrigation and rotational plantings to supply customers year round.
We value practical, science based decisions and a supportive team. Work Type: Full time Salary: $78000-82000 Job Publish: 03-11-2026 Job Expire: 03-12-2026 Apply on: Agronomist Job here! This job is brought to you by .
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