PP Orahovica
More than a half of century of tradition and experience is behind us, and we are still driven by the continuous improvement, while offering the top quality products. We are the leading Croatian hazelnuts plant grower, with more than 300 hectares of hazelnut plantations with potential increasing of production to 1.500 hectares, and are looking for the:
LEAD AGRONOMIST – EXPERT FOR HAZELNUTS
Your job would include the complete hazelnut orchard management, and is divided on the field as well as in the office and laboratory, with typical duties like:
- plant protection recommendations
- fertilizer recommendations
- pruning planning and supervision
- regular field checks and plant monitoring
- irrigation scheduling
- soil sampling and equipment calibration
- harvest planning and supervision
Your main responsibilities would be, among others:
- increasing the productivity of our hazelnut plants,
- improving the yield quality and nutritional value, and
- maximising the effectiveness and efficiency in the field of responsibility
Requirements
- at least 5 years of hands-on experience in hazelnut production
- experience in hazelnut production on intensive plantations
- proficient computer skills
- good diagnostic and decision making skills
- proven ability to effectively communicate – verbal & written skills
- ability to work independently and proceed with objectives without close supervision
- willingness to work as a team member
- desire to remain updated with new agricultural trends and technology
- self-motivation, willingness to learn and good work ethic
Join us – we offer a good place to live and work, as well as an opportunity for personal and professional development in a growing but steady company with competitive salary. Please, apply to this job with your cover letter and resume (DIRECT APPLY LINK), no later than 31.07.2017.
