Senior Agronomist Sampoorna Hiring Solutions

5.0 - 9.0 years

0 Lacs

nashik, maharashtra

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Role Overview: As a Senior Agronomist at our pioneering agritech startup, you will play a crucial role in revolutionizing horticulture through AI-driven agronomy solutions. Your expertise in grapes is essential as you lead the development of AI-powered agronomy for horticulture farmers. In this senior, hands-on role, you will combine field agronomy, data, and commercial strategy to drive innovation in crop yield, sustainability, and profitability. Key Responsibilities: - Manage pruning operations for over 10,000 acres of crops - Create and update PoPs for crops tailored to Mahrashtra's agro-climatic conditions - Diagnose in-field issues such as pests, nutrition, and water stress, and provide practical solutions - Conduct field trials and demo plots to validate fertigation, canopy/IPM schedules, and post-harvest methods - Utilize soil test results, IoT sensor data, and weather feeds for real-time recommendations - Apply GIS/remote sensing for health tracking and intervention prioritization - Translate agronomy insights into algorithms for the AI/ML team and develop early-warning systems - Develop a recommendation framework considering crop stage, problems, micro-climate, and precise SKU, dose, timing - Design bundles/kits and seasonal catalogues, including substitution rules across chemistries and MoAs - Analyze SKUs to optimize farmer adoption and align with sourcing/ops for pricing and availability - Lead training sessions, field days, and farmer engagement activities across the Nashik belt - Collaborate with various organizations to scale adoption and mentor junior agronomists and field officers Qualification Required: - Masters/PhD in Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field - Minimum 5 years of experience in horticulture/agronomy with expertise in grape cultivation in Nashik - Proficiency in soil testing interpretation, fertigation schedules, and input recommendations - Experience in GIS/remote sensing, algorithm development, and using agri data - Familiarity with IoT sensors, weather stations, and digital DSS tools - Commercial mindset with knowledge of input portfolios - Fluency in Marathi & English with willingness to travel extensively for farmer engagement If you are passionate about shaping the future of farming through cutting-edge technology and agronomic science, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the horticulture industry.,

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