Ruberto Vegetable Farms is involved in harvesting and selling produce. A section of their land is certified under National Standard for Biodynamic and Organic Produce and is devoted to cultivation of organic garlic and pumpkin. Conventional production of annual crops like cabbage, lettuce, wombok and grey pumpkin is practiced on the other section.

We take our responsibility for maintaining a safety culture very seriously, actively ensuring awareness of safety to ‘keep people safe’ in all aspects of our operations.

Description: About the role

Ruberto Vegetable Farms is searching for enthusiastic Agriculture Technician to work within the large-scale farm, located in Hay, NSW. As Agriculture Technician, you will provide the Farm Manager technical support in areas of production, servicing, marketing and advanced agriculture technology. You will assist with growing produce, while complying with WHS legislation requirements.

You will be working with the farms at Hay, New South Wales 2711.

Skills and Experiences:

At least three years of relevant experience or formal qualifications with at least one year of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Examining topographical, physical, and soil characteristics of farmland to determine the best land use and identify nutrient deficiencies

Assisting in developing new planting, fertilizing, harvesting, and crop processing methods for optimal land use

Identifying harmful pathogens, insects, parasites, fungi, and weeds, and helping devise control strategies

Examining environmental and other factors that affect crop growth, health, and production

Analysing produce to establish and maintain quality standards

Monitoring crops to assess the effectiveness of feed formulations

Participating in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved

crop and livestock strains

Offering advice, training, and technical support on technology solutions

like sensors, farm management software, data analytics, and robotics

Installing, programming, testing, repairing, and maintaining crop health

monitoring equipment

Developing, operating, and maintaining advanced technological systems

for farm production, including analysing data and preparing reports

Applying geospatial and other technology systems to support primary production, such as automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate

chemical applications, and surveying equipment

Arranging the supply of drugs, vaccines, and chemicals to farmers and

providing advice on their use

Collecting and compiling data for research purposes

May advise producers on farming techniques, management practices,

and production processes

Great time management skills

Proven teamwork abilities

Strong attention to detail

Always safety conscious

We are looking to provide you guidance to grow in the role. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working on a farm and possess the ability to work individually or in a group to achieve set tasks. You will also bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn to experience the diversity of working on a farm.