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Make a difference in your local community
Being rolled out by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and managed by Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), the project will see a collection of soil samples taken from all 700,000 of Northern Ireland’s agricultural fields.
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Solve problems that matter
Testing the soil will provide nutrient information for farmers and allow for estimations of carbon levels in soils, hedgerows and trees.
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Help shape a sustainable future
Not only will it help farmers improve nutrient applications, but it will also address environmental challenges, such as surface water run off quality
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Be part of a great team
By doing so, farmers will have more specific details of the nutrient status of their fields and the nutrients required to optimise soil quality for agriculture.
Live opportunities: Soil Sampling Technicians
Would you like to be part of a first-of-its-kind Soil Nutrient Health Scheme taking place across Northern Ireland?
Roles available
We’re seeking Soil Sampling Technicians to work on a full-time or part-time (minimum of 3 weekdays per week) temporary basis as part of this exciting scheme to enable efficient and sustainable crop production.
The roles will be based primarily in county Antrim with some roles available in counties Armagh, Derry/Londonderry, Fermanagh and Tyrone in Northern Ireland. The sampling period will be approximately 22 weeks (mid-October 2025 to March 2026).
About the project
Described as an “ambitious and transformative scheme” for Northern Ireland, the four-year, £37 million project will enable efficient and sustainable crop production.
In the news
The BBC paid a visit to learn more about the project and interview farmers involved in the scheme, our client Agri-Food and Biosciences Institue (AFBI) and RPS’ Project Director Donal Doyle.
Proud to be a Tetra Tech company
In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.
We design and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.
As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.
Learn more about available opportunities in the link below.
