Crop Manager

Key accountabilities include:

Produce cropping programmes for crops under your control Secure the growers and land required to produce the required volumes of raw material for our main washing facility Calculate and obtain the seed requirement for the relevant crops. Monitor crops under your control and advise growers on all aspects of crop production both technically and agronomic using GLGM platform Provide key nutritional advice on crop requirements Take responsibility for product development, variety and agronomy trials Produce growing notes and gross margins on an annual basis Communicate with growers on crop quality, yields and financial returns including the creation and dissemination of league tables where appropriate Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the latest husbandry techniques, new varieties and current research work and communicate these to growers to maintain a continuous improvement programme

Skillset/Personal Attributes

Organised and structured in approach to tasks and responsibilities. Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communication skills Approachable and willing to help others Flexible approach to working hours

Qualifications

BASIS and FACTS desirable but not essential

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