Agronomist - Blueberry Production

About the role

An experienced, commercially minded Agronomist is sought to join the Agronomy & R&D team in Morocco. The role drives agronomic performance across blueberry production operations, supporting internal and partner growers in achieving high standards of fruit quality, yield, sustainability and operational excellence. Working closely with Senior Leadership, the Agronomist gives technical direction on crop nutrition, irrigation, fertigation, crop protection and production systems.

Key responsibilities

• Provide agronomic leadership and technical support across internal and third-party blueberry farms
• Drive continuous improvement in fruit quality, yield, plant health and production efficiency
• Develop, implement and monitor irrigation, fertigation, fertilisation and crop protection programmes
• Evaluate varietal performance and identify ways to maximise production potential across growing environments
• Lead and manage trial blocks, ensuring protocol compliance, accurate data collection and timely reporting
• Analyse agronomic and production data to identify trends, risks and optimisation opportunities
• Promote standardised farming practices across production regions
• Support growers and farm management teams through technical training, coaching and knowledge transfer
• Monitor soil health, water-use efficiency and sustainability indicators
• Collaborate with R&D and operational stakeholders to drive innovation

Required profile

• BSc in Horticulture, Agronomy, Agriculture or a related field; postgraduate qualification in Agronomy advantageous
• 3-5 years' experience in commercial blueberry production
• Experience managing agronomic trials and interpreting production data
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of plant nutrition, irrigation, fertigation, crop protection, soil management and hydroponic production systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel