Diego de Almeida Farias
Adelaide
Summary
. Solid skill and experience in plant and soil nutrition, protected cropping, and hydroponics.
. Broad experience across diverse crops, including horticulture, fruiting vegetables, tree crops, vines, berry crops, and broadacre farming.
. Established reasonable network in Agriculture Industry
. Good skills in people engagement, teamwork, and sales, building lasting professional relationships.
. Passion for agriculture, approaching work with dedication and commitment, driven by genuine motivation rather than obligation.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Agronomist
Redox Pty Ltd
01.2022 - Current
- Providing technical support in plant nutrition, working across soil, protected cropping, and hydroponic systems.
- Working with a wide range of crops, horticulture, fruiting vegetables, tree crops, vines, berry crops, and broadacre farming,delivering tailored agronomic support.
- Leading field trials and promotional activities with company products, specializing in Biostimulants (amino acids, humic acids, fulvic acids, kelp) through research, demonstrations, and technical positioning.
- Contributing to the global fertilizer trade by overseeing technical aspects and supporting growers and resellers across Australia with agronomic expertise.
- Identifying and prospecting potential clients through various channels and exploring new growth opportunities.
- Building and maintaining relationships with customers by offering ongoing support, understanding their needs, and providing follow-up services to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Preparing and implementing business plans to identify and cultivate new agronomic sales opportunities for clients through market analysis.
- Conducting workshops and seminars with farmers, consultants, retail groups, and company staff to educate and train them on the latest products available.
- Conducting field visits across various crops, identifying potential problems, and suggesting corrective actions.
- Formulating liquid fertilizers and designing fertilizer programs tailored to specific crop and soil requirements.
- Establishing an in-house laboratory for water, soil, and nutrient solution analysis, ensuring precise monitoring and supporting data driven recommendations.
- Supporting the sales team and product managers with inquiries, visits, and meetings related to various topics (commercial, agronomical, chemical).
- Creating technical product information through articles, social media, and other communication channels.
Agronomist
Regional Skill Training
10.2020 - Current
- Delivered specialized agronomic training to vegetable growers in the Northern Adelaide Plains, with emphasis on plant nutrition and the sustainable management of pests, diseases, and weeds.
- Strengthened grower capability in pest and disease identification and management, contributing to reduced chemical dependency and improved crop health.
- Conducted training programs for chemical accreditation (theory and practice), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Supported growers in meeting industry best practices and maintaining supermarket Maximum Residue Level (MRL) standards.
- Implemented Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to optimize production while reducing chemical inputs.
- Performed internal Freshcare audits, ensuring adherence to quality assurance and food safety standards.
Agronomist
Riverhaven Enterprises Pty Ltd
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Hands-on experience in citrus production.
Agronomist
Kilterry Station
2016 - 2017
- Hands-on experience in sorghum production, emphasizing soil health and crop management, while also providing support in cattle husbandry activities.
Agronomist
Morinaga Agricultural
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Worked as Technical Sales Representative for broadacre crops (soybean, corn, cotton).
- Coordinated soybean seed production activities.
- Monitored and analyzed soil, water, seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
- Oversaw quality control in soybean seed production.
Intern Researcher
Researcher – Scientific Initiation Program
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Evaluated soybean seed vigor using electrical conductivity testing.
- Conducted Tetrazolium (TZ), Germination Pattern (TPG), and Germination Speed Index (IVG) tests.
- Performed seedling emergence and accelerated aging tests.
Intern
University of Brasilia
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Conducted soil sampling and laboratory analyses to assess fertility and nutrient availability.
- Performed physical and chemical tests including pH, organic matter, macro- and micronutrient determination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
University of Brasília
12-2015
Master in Agribusiness -
Torrens University
Adelaide, South AustraliaPostgraduate in Agribusiness -
Ironwood Institute
07-2020
Languages
English – Fluent
Spanish – Advanced
Portuguese – Native
Timeline
Chief Agronomist
Redox Pty Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Agronomist
Regional Skill Training
10.2020 - Current
Agronomist
Riverhaven Enterprises Pty Ltd
12.2019 - 09.2020
Agronomist
Morinaga Agricultural
03.2012 - 03.2014
Intern Researcher
Researcher – Scientific Initiation Program
06.2011 - 06.2012
Intern
University of Brasilia
06.2010 - 12.2010
Agronomist
Kilterry Station
2016 - 2017
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
University of Brasília
Master in Agribusiness -
Torrens University
Postgraduate in Agribusiness -
Ironwood Institute
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