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- Product Marketing Coordinator: North Europe - The Netherlands (working remotely)
- Grower Manager Fresh Produce
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Top 5 -yesterday
- Last of Neofresh’s litchis but the ginger never stops
- A 75% reduction in chemical sprays and 61% more raspberries
- Chile wildfires: Potential damage to fruit production areas being assessed
- "If things continue like this, in a year or two, there will be no more Dutch or Belgian top fruit"
- Strong earthquake leads to logistical complications in Turkey
Top 5 -last week
- Berg River farmers avoid loadshedding through pilot project with Eskom
- The Victorian stone fruit grower selling main orchard to focus on other 'exciting' opportunities
- “We’re reaching a point where conventional costs more than organic”
- New apple season-opener is “extremely interesting”
- Dole plc announces sale of its Fresh Vegetables Division to Chiquita
Top 5 -last month
- El Niño will probably add to misery of SA farmers
- Avocado consumption reduces total cholesterol and Ldl C
- Criminal ‘food sellers’ are posing problems in South Africa
- Berg River farmers avoid loadshedding through pilot project with Eskom
- "I am destroying my celery because they humiliate us offering just a few cents"
Grower
SATCCO is a significant player in the fruit and vegetable business and employs a variety of initiatives to ensure its activities minimise the impact on the environment. The company is experiencing high growth and is looking for passionate growers to join the farm production team in Griffith and Taree NSW.
The role
This full-time, permanent, position is critical to the development of our business and will oversee the greenhouse tomato production from preparation, irrigation, fertigation, and seeding, through to picking of all vegetable crops. The successful applicant will report directly to the Head Grower and gradually assume more leadership responsibilities in the production team. You will have the opportunity to step up as the Head Grower within 1-2 years if sufficient skills can be demonstrated.
Key requirements
- Minimum 5 year's experience in management within the horticulture industry.
- Extensive experience with greenhouse tomato production.
- Skilled in crop health, planning, and pest control management.
- Tertiary qualifications in horticulture will be highly regarded.
- Excellent communication skill
- Flexibility in hours
- Work to achieve targets.
- Sound knowledge of WH&S requirements.
- Chemical user certificate
- Valid Drivers Licence and Forklift Licence
- Other relevant industry courses such as First Aid.
What we offer:
Competitive salary and other benefits.
To apply, go to: https://www.seek.com.au/job/59400123?type=standard#sol=ab512b3c38486f65259b4944b9c1869e50935264
Please include a resume, three references, and a cover letter highlighting your experience and interest in this position.
