Agronomist

Cowberry Industries; Surat; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowberry Industries in Gujarat, India seeks a knowledgeable Agronomist to support crop advisory, improve yields, and guide farmers on best practices. The role focuses on soil health, fertilizers, pest management, and sustainable farming.

You will perform field visits, collect data, train farmers, and collaborate with R&D to test agri-input products in field trials, while ensuring organic practices. This role requires extensive travel to rural areas and hands-on field work.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Agriculture, Agronomy or related field.
• 25 years of field or advisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of crop production, soil science and plant nutrition.
• Good communication with farmers and internal teams.
• Willing to travel extensively to rural areas and work in the field.
• Familiarity with precision agriculture tools or digital advisory platforms is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of sowing, inputs, field activities, yields and harvesting data.
• Coordinate with farm teams and farmers to ensure organic practices and quality standards.
• Plan and supervise sowing, irrigation, nutrient, pest control, and harvesting activities.
• Monitor crop yields and farm productivity to meet targets.
• Conduct field visits to assess soil health and pest/disease conditions.
• Provide guidance on cultivation practices, input usage and irrigation.
• Develop crop calendars and nutrient/pest schedules.
• Collaborate with R&D to test agri-input products on field trials.
• Collect and analyze field data to improve productivity.
• Organize training programs, field days and demonstrations for farmers or sales staff.
• Document best practices and prepare technical bulletins.
• Monitor weather patterns and pest outbreaks; provide timely advisories.
• Provide post-sales feedback to product/marketing teams.
• Stay updated with agri trends and government schemes.

Skills

Crop production

Soil science

Plant nutrition

Communication

Field travel

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Agriculture/Agronomy

Tools

Precision agriculture tools

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and field-oriented Agronomist to support crop advisory, improve yield outcomes, and guide farmers or clients on best agricultural practices. The role involves providing technical support on soil health, fertilizers, pest management, and sustainable farming practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain records of crop-wise sowing, inputs, field activities, yields, and harvesting data for performance tracking and analysis.
• Coordinate with farm teams and farmers to ensure adherence to organic farming practices and required quality standards.
• Plan and supervise sowing, crop maintenance, irrigation, nutrient management, pest and disease control, and harvesting activities.
• Monitor and manage crop yields, productivity, and overall farm performance to achieve targeted output.
• Manage organic farming operations from sowing through harvesting, ensuring timely execution of all farming activities.
• Conduct field visits to assess soil health, crop performance, and pest/disease conditions.
• Provide guidance to farmers on optimal cultivation practices, input usage, and irrigation techniques.
• Assist in developing crop calendars and recommend nutrient/pest management schedules.
• Collaborate with R&D or product teams to test and demonstrate agri-input products (fertilizers, seeds, etc.) on field trials.
• Collect and analyze field data to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Organize training programs, field days, and demonstration activities for farmers or sales staff.
• Document best practices and prepare technical bulletins, reports, and manuals.
• Monitor weather patterns, pest outbreaks, and offer timely advisories to farmers.
• Provide post-sales support and feedback to the product and marketing teams.
• Stay updated with agricultural trends, government schemes, and new technologies.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Agriculture, Agronomy, or related field.
• 25 years of relevant field or advisory experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of crop production, soil science, and plant nutrition.
• Ability to communicate effectively with farmers and internal teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively in rural areas and work in field conditions.
• Familiarity with precision agriculture tools or digital advisory platforms is an advantage.