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I convert crop trial learning into practical, farm-ready recommendations by building a clear line from experimental design to on-farm decisions. In previous work with an arable cooperative, I supported variety trials and crop programmes where outcomes translated into measurable performance, including a recorded yield uplift of +8% across monitored fields. I document key decisions and inputs using BASIS/FACTS-style record-keeping standards, ensuring recommendations are compliant and auditable. To keep advice grounded, I use GIS mapping and field history to align results with soil variation and management variability—so growers see actions that fit their specific context.

My precision agriculture work focuses on using spatial information and agronomy knowledge to reduce waste and improve crop outcomes. I interpret field variability through GIS-based approaches and combine it with crop scouting and trial findings to support more targeted input placement. In practice, that may mean aligning fertilisation timing with crop demand and adjusting crop protection decisions within an IPM framework rather than relying on blanket calendars. This data-to-field workflow helps drive KPIs such as pesticide reduction (around 15% in a recent programme) while maintaining crop vigour and disease control where it matters most.

I build crop protection plans around integrated pest management principles, using evidence from scouting, trial outputs, and weather/context to guide decisions. Rather than defaulting to routine applications, I prioritise early detection, threshold thinking, and rotation of modes of action to manage resistance risk. I also keep high-quality records aligned to BASIS/FACTS expectations so that recommendations can be reviewed and improved over time. For stakeholder confidence, I present outcomes using clear metrics—such as reductions in pesticide use, improved consistency of control, and crop performance indicators—supported by field notes and data summaries.

Career progression in agricultural engineering is strongest when technical credibility meets measurable outcomes. I’ve supported R&D activities through trial co-ordination, data collection, and structured evaluation, then worked with growers to implement the most transferable lessons. I communicate results using practical language, but the backbone remains technical: trial methodology, agronomic interpretation, and compliance-minded documentation with BASIS-style frameworks. Where relevant, I align work to sustainability thinking (e.g., agroecology) while keeping delivery focused on KPIs such as yield, input efficiency, and risk management across the season.