Agronomist - Apples & Allied Crops

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Agronomist –Apples & Allied Crops

Company: Orchard Solutions.
Website: www.orchardsolutions.in
Job Location: Multiple locations across Uttarakhand
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 6 days a week

Orchard Solutions is looking for passionate and field-oriented Agronomists to support apple and other fruit orchards across Uttarakhand. This role is ideal for fresh graduates, as well as experienced who want hands-on exposure in modern orchard management, farmer advisory, and sustainable horticulture practices.

The Agronomist will work closely with orchard owners, field teams, and internal experts to improve fruit yield, quality, and long-term orchard health.

Key Responsibilities

  • Soil health management and nutrient planning
  • Fertilizer application schedules
  • Irrigation and water management
  • Pruning, training, and canopy management
  • Identify and manage pest, disease, and nutrient deficiency issues
  • Support implementation of best practices in orchard establishment and maintenance
  • Conduct regular field visits, crop inspections, and performance monitoring
  • Assist in yield improvement and quality enhancement strategies
  • Maintain field reports and share observations with senior agronomists/management
  • Educate farmers on sustainable and modern horticulture techniques
  • Support trials, demonstrations, and new product or practice adoption

Desirable Qualifications

  • B.Sc. Agriculture / B.Sc. Horticulture
  • M.Sc. Agriculture / M.Sc. Horticulture (preferred but not mandatory)

Experience

  • Fresher are welcome to apply
  • Prior exposure to horticulture, orchard crops, or fieldwork will be an added advantage

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong interest in fruit crops and orchard management
  • Willingness to work extensively in the field
  • Good communication skills in Hindi (local language knowledge is a plus)
  • Basic understanding of crop nutrition, pests, and diseases
  • Ability to learn quickly and work independently
  • Problem-solving and observation skills

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary (as per industry standards and experience)
  • Company-provided vehicle for visit multiple sites
  • Travel and field-related expense support
  • On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced professionals
  • Opportunity to work closely with progressive orchard farmers
  • Career growth opportunities in horticulture and agribusiness
  • Exposure to modern orchard technologies and practices

Why Join Orchard Solutions?

  • Work directly in high-value apple and fruit orchards
  • Gain practical, real-world agronomy experience
  • Strong learning environment for fresh graduates
  • Contribute to improving farmer income and sustainable farming
  • Build a long-term career in horticulture and orchard consulting

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher, Internship
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: ₹13,000.00 - ₹18,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Commuter assistance
  • Internet reimbursement
  • Paid sick time

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ramnagar, Uttarakhand: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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