Agronomist – Field Specialist for Crop Production

About the role

Driscoll's is seeking a proactive Agronomist to work directly with partner growers in Morocco. You will combine scientific knowledge with hands‑on field experience to improve yield, fruit quality, and sustainability across berry production systems.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support on crop production systems, plant nutrition, substrate management and integrated pest management.
• Visit production fields regularly to monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities and troubleshoot agronomic challenges.
• Implement and support innovative growing techniques, new berry varieties and emerging technologies.
• Lead field‑based projects aimed at increasing yield, fruit quality, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
• Document and report project progress, outcomes and best‑practice guidelines.
• Organise grower meetings, field tours, technical trainings and knowledge‑sharing events.
• Collaborate closely with Applied Research, R&D, Production and Nursery teams to ensure successful deployment of new initiatives.
• Coach and mentor less experienced colleagues as needed.

Required profile

• 5‑10 years of hands‑on agronomy experience, preferably in berry or horticultural crops.
• Strong understanding of crop physiology, plant nutrition and pest management.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to translate scientific concepts into practical field solutions.

Required skills

• Crop production systems
• Plant nutrition
• Substrate management
• Integrated pest management
• Berry variety selection and evaluation
• Field project management