REQUIREMENTS

• Third level degree or masters in a relevant discipline
• Applicants must have expert agricultural knowledge and demonstrate how they stay abreast of current best practices and research
• Strong relevant technical agronomy & sustainability knowledge and experience of working with farmers, with the ability to identify and shape the best practical applications of this knowledge in order to enhance the capabilities of farms & other enterprises
• Excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a collaborative working environment
• Strong communication skills, including ability to deliver technical presentations to various audiences
• Strategic agility and a drive to achieve results
• Experience in planning of farm buildings and slurry / effluent facilities desirable
• Completing fertiliser and/or nutrient management plans is advantageous

ABOUT US

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

• Develop and deliver the agreed business plans, including the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme, as part of an area-based team
• Use a range of effective advisory methodologies including one to one support, public events and media as part of a team to achieve improvements in farmers environmental sustainability.
• Engage with farmers located in ‘challenged’ catchments to identify corrective actions and submit funding applications to address the challenges
• Support farmers in planning for and implementing on-farm actions to reduce environmental impacts
• Support and facilitate groups of farmers in the impacted catchments
• Liaise with other groups which are established with the objective of enhancing economic and environmental sustainability and community engagement.
• Support, organise and deliver local dissemination events such as farm walks and meetings and media outputs
• Deliver agreed programmes aimed at supporting farmers to address on-farm sustainability challenges
• Assist in developing knowledge transfer initiatives and provide regular updates to senior management on key matters in this area
• Act as an effective conduit to the latest thinking and methods that may give farmers a competitive edge or sustain their viability
• Any other ad-hoc duties as require