Job Title: Farm Advisor
The Boyne Rivers Trust (BRT) is an environmental charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Boyne River catchment.
The vision of the Trust is for a 'Thriving River Catchment, valued and protected by its communities.'
Job Summary:
The Farm Advisor will work with farmers across the Boyne catchment to identify potential changes in agricultural and land management practices that improve water quality and freshwater habitats at a catchment-scale, while benefiting farm businesses.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Providing Farm Advice on Water-Friendly Farming
o Develop a program of work with the BRT team
o Work with farmers to identify opportunities to improve infrastructure and change land management practices
o Undertake non-regulatory farm advice visits to identify runoff sources, pathways, and receptors
o Prepare farm water management plans supported by field-scale maps
o Liaise with partner organizations and government agencies
o Provide practical advice on nature-positive soil and nutrient management