Senior Agronomist

4 days ago

Nashik, India Sampoorna Hiring Solutions Full time

About Us

We are a pioneering agritech startup on a mission to revolutionise horticulture through AI-driven agronomy solutions. We're building precision advisory models to help farmers improve crop yield, sustainability, and profitability. If you're passionate about blending agronomic science with cutting-edge technology to shape the future of farming, we'd love to review your application

Job DescriptionJob description
Senior Agronomist

We're building the next generation of AI-powered agronomy for horticulture farmers. As Senior Agronomist, you will drive the science and strategy behind it—starting with grapes (mandatory expertise) and extending to other crops like bananas, pomo, mango, citrus and tomatoes.

You'll design and validate PoPs, integrate soil testing, IoT and GIS data into dynamic advisory, and co-build our AI Decision Support System. You'll also help shape our crop-input sales strategy—turning a 4,000-SKU catalogue into the right product, for the right farmer, at the right time.

This is a senior, hands-on role at the intersection of field agronomy, data, and commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Agronomy & PoP Development

  • Manage pruning operations for 10,000+ acres

  • Create and update PoPs for crops, tuned to Mahrashtra's agro-climatic conditions.

  • Diagnose in-field issues (pests, nutrition, water stress) and prescribe practical, residue-safe solutions.

  • Run field trials and demo plots to validate fertigation, canopy/IPM schedules, and post-harvest methods.

2. Data, GIS & IoT Integration

  • Use soil test results, IoT sensor data, and weather feeds for real-time, dynamic recommendations.

  • Apply GIS/remote sensing to track health and prioritise interventions.

  • Translate agronomy into algorithms and rules for the AI/ML team; build predictive early-warning systems.

3. Crop-Input Sales Strategy

  • Build a recommendation framework: crop stage × problem × micro-climate → precise SKU, dose, timing.

  • Design bundles/kits and seasonal catalogues; create substitution rules across chemistries and MoAs.

  • Run SKU analysis (ABC/seasonality) to rationalise and optimise farmer adoption.

  • Align with sourcing/ops for pricing, availability, and compliance; train support teams to convert advisory → orders.

4. Farmer & Ecosystem Engagement

  • Lead trainings, field days, and season-long clinics across the Nashik belt.

  • Partner with FPOs, KVKs, CBBOs, NGOs, and input firms to scale adoption.

  • Mentor junior agronomists and field officers to deliver consistent farmer engagement.

RequirementsRequirements

  • Master's/PhD in Agronomy, Horticulture, or related.

  • 5+ years in horticulture/agronomy with deep, hands-on grape experience in Nashik (non-negotiable).

  • Strong working knowledge of horticulture crops

  • Proven track record in PoP design, trial execution, and farmer advisory.

  • Proficient in soil testing interpretation, fertigation schedules, and input recommendations.

  • Experience using GIS/remote sensing and developing algorithms/models from agri data.

  • Familiar with IoT sensors, weather stations, and digital DSS tools.

  • Commercial mindset with experience in input portfolios (fertilisers, CP, biostimulants, irrigation).

  • Fluent in Marathi & English; comfortable with extensive farmer-facing travel.

Benefits Why Join Us

  • Growth: Competitive salary + equity; senior leadership track.

  • Impact: Improve productivity and profitability for thousands of farmers.

  • Collaboration: Work with AI, GIS, and IoT experts to build the future of digital agronomy.

  • Mission: Digitally empower Bharat's farmers and shape the future of horticulture

If interested, please apply on the Job Posting at the earliest.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,000, ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person