Senior Agronomist

Job Title: Senior Agronomist

Department : Agronomy / Technical Services

Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Experience Required : 8–10 Years

Qualification: B.Sc. Agriculture (mandatory), M.Sc. Agriculture (preferred)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented Senior Agronomist with 8–10 years of relevant industry experience in agriculture inputs, crop advisory, or bioinnovation solutions. The candidate will be responsible for developing agronomic strategies, supporting product development, conducting field trials, and providing technical guidance to farmers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement agronomic strategies for various crops and regions.
• Conduct field trials, demonstrations, and performance evaluations of agricultural inputs.
• Provide technical advisory and crop management recommendations to farmers and channel partners.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Sales teams to align product positioning with agronomic requirements.
• Monitor crop health, soil conditions, pest/disease management, and recommend sustainable solutions.
• Prepare technical literature, crop guides, training materials, and agronomy reports.
• Conduct farmer training programs, dealer meets, and field days.
• Analyze trial data and prepare performance reports with actionable insights.
• Stay updated with latest agricultural practices, regulatory norms, and industry trends.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of crop production, soil science, plant nutrition, and integrated pest management.
• Hands-on experience in field trials and product validation.
• Understanding of biofertilizers, biostimulants, crop protection inputs, or agri-innovations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to travel extensively for field visits.
• Leadership and team coordination capabilities.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Agriculture input companies
• Bioinnovation / Agri-tech companies
• Fertilizer, Crop Protection, or Agri Advisory companies