Agriculture Director

As an Agriculture Innovation Lead in the role of Associate Director, your primary responsibility is to design and implement strategies focused on introducing and scaling innovative agricultural practices in cotton farming to enhance sustainability and efficiency. Your key responsibilities will include: - Developing strategies to introduce and scale innovative agricultural practices in cotton farming for sustainability and efficiency. - Leading the planning, execution, and evaluation of agricultural innovation projects to ensure they meet objectives, timelines, and budgets. - Collaborating with agronomists, industry experts, and internal teams to identify opportunities for innovation and address challenges in cotton cultivation. - Staying updated on emerging technologies and practices in sustainable agriculture, conducting research on their applicability and potential impact on cotton farming. - Developing and delivering training programs to educate farmers and field staff on innovative practices, enhancing their skills and knowledge. - Establishing metrics to assess the effectiveness of implemented innovations, analyzing data for continuous improvement. - Preparing comprehensive reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges, and outcomes of innovation initiatives. - Ensuring all innovation projects align with sustainability principles and ethical sourcing standards, promoting biodiversity, reducing environmental impact, improving soil health, and integrating climate resilience measures into farming practices. Skills required for this role include: - Strong understanding of sustainable farming practices and agricultural technologies. - Proven track record of successful innovation implementation in agricultural settings. - Excellent project management and organizational skills. - Ability to engage and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. - Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation. - Creative problem-solving abilities and adaptability to changing environments. - Willingness to travel to field locations (30-40% travel required),