Agronomist

Company Description

Affy Parenterals is a certified pharmaceutical manufacturing company established 25 years ago with a vision to become India's renowned healthcare organisation.

Going forward, we are planning to diversify in the agriculture sector. The aim is to produce a variety of 50 different vegetables and fruits, including exotic crops as well. In the first phase, we are starting with 50 acres of protected soilless(cocopeat) cultivation and moving to 100 acres of cultivation by the end of the first year itself. The goal is to reach 500 acres of protected cultivation within 3 years in multiple states.

Along with this, we are coming up with a project of mushroom cultivation with a yield of 5 tons per day in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. And, the third project we are working on currently is to produce around 2 million kgs of fish per annum in a Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) in Haryana.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for an Agronomist located in Haryana(Gurugram/Sohna). The role involves conducting research, analyzing soil science data, developing agricultural practices, advising on plant nutrition, and managing fertigation and irrigation systems in soilless cultivation(cocopeat). The Agronomist should know the recipes for nutrition to be provided to different vegetables and will also work to improve crop production and ensure sustainable agricultural practices.

Qualifications

• Skills in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
• Experience in Fertigation and Irrigation management
• Strong Research skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Experience in sustainable agricultural practices

If you meet the qualifications and are excited to take on this opportunity, please share your CV and a brief cover letter at - Email Address - [HIDDEN TEXT], mentioning Agronomist in the subject line.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and will reach out to the shortlisted candidates.