Lead Production Agronomist
Core
Lead technical agronomy for commercial seed production of corn, canola, and sorghum in the Macquarie Valley, managing seasonal programs and supporting growers.
Role type
Senior IC agronomist (seed production)
Builds
Hybrid seed products for Australian farming systems
Domain
Agriculture (Seed Production)
Required skills
Crop agronomy, grower engagement, seasonal risk management, crop performance monitoring, production planning, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Seed production experience, broadacre/row crop background, hands-on field work
Technologies
Corn, canola, sorghum, irrigation systems, pest and disease management tools
Responsibilities
Manage seasonal agronomy programs across corn, canola, and sorghum seed production; Support growers with crop establishment, nutrition, irrigation, pest and disease decisions; Monitor crop performance, seasonal risk, yield potential, and seed quality requirements; Contribute to production planning, trials, and continuous improvement projects.
