Agronomist - Marathi

Gramik®; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Gramik is seeking an Agronomist - Marathi to provide field-based crop advisory, support farmers, and drive productivity in Maharashtra. You will visit farms, guide on seed selection, fertilizer use, irrigation, and crop nutrition, while addressing pests and diseases.

The role requires strong communication with farmers, field teams, and agri-input partners, and regular travel across rural areas. The ideal candidate has a background in agriculture and 1–3 years of hands-on experience, with a deep

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Agriculture / M.Sc. Agriculture / B.Tech Agriculture or equivalent qualification.
• 1–3 years of experience in agronomy, crop advisory, farmer engagement, or agricultural field operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of crops commonly grown in Maharashtra.
• Good understanding of soil health, fertilizers, irrigation, pest management, and crop protection.
• Experience in working directly with farmers will be preferred.
• Comfortable with extensive field travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide crop-specific agronomy advisory to farmers from sowing to harvesting.
• Conduct regular farm visits and understand farmers' crop-related challenges.
• Guide farmers on seed selection, sowing practices, fertilizer application, irrigation, and crop nutrition.
• Identify and provide solutions for pest, disease, weed, and other crop-related issues.
• Conduct soil and crop assessments and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Promote best agricultural practices and improve crop productivity and quality.
• Conduct farmer meetings, training sessions, demonstrations, and awareness programs.
• Work closely with the field sales and operations teams to support farmer engagement.
• Coordinate with agri-input companies, experts, and other agriculture ecosystem partners whenever required.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Farmer communication

Crop problem diagnosis

Analytical skills

Smartphone & digital reporting

Excel & reporting

Independent field work

Education

B.Sc. Agriculture / M.Sc. Agriculture / B.Tech Agriculture

Job description

Job Title: Agronomist - Marathi

Company: Gramik

Location: Narayangaon, Ojhar, Manchar (Maharashtra)

About The Role

We are looking for a knowledgeable and field-oriented Agronomist to support farmers with scientific crop advisory, improve crop productivity, and strengthen our agricultural operations. The candidate will work closely with farmers, FPOs, field teams, agri-input partners, and other stakeholders.

A strong understanding of local crops, farming practices, soil conditions, pests, diseases, and agricultural inputs is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide crop-specific agronomy advisory to farmers from sowing to harvesting.
• Conduct regular farm visits and understand farmers' crop-related challenges.
• Guide farmers on seed selection, sowing practices, fertilizer application, irrigation, and crop nutrition.
• Identify and provide solutions for pest, disease, weed, and other crop-related issues.
• Conduct soil and crop assessments and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Promote best agricultural practices and improve crop productivity and quality.
• Conduct farmer meetings, training sessions, demonstrations, and awareness programs.
• Work closely with the field sales and operations teams to support farmer engagement.
• Support trials and demonstrations of seeds, fertilizers, crop protection products, and other agri-inputs.
• Collect field-level data related to crop acreage, production, crop health, farmer issues, and market trends.
• Prepare agronomy reports, farmer feedback reports, and field visit updates.
• Build strong relationships with farmers and become a trusted agriculture advisor in the assigned region.
• Stay updated with new agricultural technologies, crop practices, government schemes, and market developments.
• Coordinate with agri-input companies, experts, and other agriculture ecosystem partners whenever required.

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. Agriculture / M.Sc. Agriculture / B.Tech Agriculture or equivalent qualification.
• 1–3 years of experience in agronomy, crop advisory, farmer engagement, or agricultural field operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of crops commonly grown in Maharashtra.
• Good understanding of soil health, fertilizers, irrigation, pest management, and crop protection.
• Experience in working directly with farmers will be preferred.
• Comfortable with extensive field travel.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong practical knowledge of agronomy and crop management.
• Excellent farmer communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to diagnose crop-related problems during field visits.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Comfortable using smartphones, mobile applications, and basic digital reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Excel and reporting will be an added advantage.
• Self-driven and able to work independently in rural and field environments.