- Professional
- Oficina en Nocton
Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.
Requirements
- Provide expert agronomic and technical support for the Dyson Farming’s agronomy research portfolio (herbicides, fungicides, varieties, nutrition biologicals).
- Translate complex R&D data into actionable insights for Dyson Farming Research members and internal teams at Dyson Farming.
- Produce and deliver knowledge transfer materials including presentations, technical bulletins, presentations, and digital content tailored to growers, advisors, and industry stakeholders.
- Manage precision farming projects across the business, ensuring effective use of data-driven tools and technologies to support decision-making, improve input efficiency, and enhance crop performance.
- Engage with our grower members through field days, technical workshops, webinars, and direct consultations to share findings and gather feedback.
- Collaborate with farm managers, agronomists, and external trial customers to ensure research is grounded in practical farming realities and supports operational decision-making.
- Evaluate the impact of research adoption and knowledge transfer activities across the Dyson Farming network.
Person specification
- Proven experience in commercial farming, agronomy, or agricultural consultancy, ideally within large-scale or progressive farming systems.
- Strong technical background in agricultural science, soil science, crop management, precision farming technology or related disciplines.
- Experience with pest and disease prediction modelling, including the use of forecasting tools and data-driven decision support systems.
- BASIS and FACTs qualified.
- Demonstrated ability to translate research into practice, with a track record of delivering value on-farm.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience communicating technical content for diverse audiences.
- Comfortable working in both field and office environments.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools and digital platforms for knowledge dissemination.
- Comfortable working across disciplines, from crop management to drone technology, no two days are the same.
- Full driving licence
Benefits
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life assurance;
- Pension scheme;
- Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn);
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Free annual flu jab;
- Free eye test;
- Employee Assistant Programme;
- Access to product discounts;
- Organised social events;
- Free parking.
