Agronomy Field Specialist

Rythugaru India Private Limited; Patna; Presencial; INR 400.000 - 650.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Field bonuses

Travel allowances

Field equipment access

Health insurance

Growth opportunities

Collaboration with research institutes

Descripción de la vacante

Rythugaru India Private Limited is seeking an experienced Agronomist to advise farmers on best practices, crop health, and sustainable farming. You will visit farms, assess health and soil, and provide practical recommendations for sowing, irrigation, and harvesting.

The role involves training field teams, translating field observations into platform features, and building seasonal guides for various agro-climatic zones. Expect field travel and collaboration with leading research institutions.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or Plant Sciences.
• 2+ years of hands-on agronomy/extension experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of Indian crops, soil types, and regional climatic conditions.
• Fluency in Hindi and at least one South Indian language preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Visit farms regularly to assess crop health, soil conditions, and pest/disease outbreaks.
• Provide actionable agronomic advice on sowing, irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting.
• Train field teams and farmer volunteers on crop-specific best practices and sustainable techniques.
• Collaborate with the product team to translate field observations into platform features and alerts.
• Build crop calendars, advisory content, and seasonal guides for different agro-climatic zones.
• Represent Rythugaru in Krishi Melas, farmer training programs, and government extension events.

Conocimientos

Agronomy

Crop advisory

Extension services

Field travel

Stakeholder collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's/Master's in Agriculture/Plant Sciences

Descripción del empleo

Combine agricultural science with on-ground execution. Advise farmers on best practices, crop health, and sustainable farming techniques.

Responsibilities

• Visit farms regularly to assess crop health, soil conditions, and pest/disease outbreaks.
• Provide actionable agronomic advice to farmers on sowing, irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting.
• Train field teams and farmer volunteers on crop‑specific best practices and sustainable techniques.
• Collaborate with the product team to translate field observations into platform features and alerts.
• Build crop calendars, advisory content, and seasonal guides for different agro‑climatic zones.
• Represent Rythugaru in Krishi Melas, farmer training programs, and government extension events.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as an agronomist, extension officer, or crop advisory professional.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or Plant Sciences.
• Strong practical knowledge of Indian crops, soil types, and regional climatic conditions.
• Fluency in Hindi and at least one South Indian language (Telugu, Kannada, or Tamil) preferred.
• Comfortable with extensive field travel and living in semi-urban or rural areas.
• Passion for farmer welfare and sustainable agriculture practices.

What we offer

• Field performance bonuses tied to crop outcomes.
• Travel allowances, field equipment, and research access to agricultural universities.
• Health insurance and wellness support.
• Direct impact on improving crop yields and farmer incomes across India.
• Clear growth path to Senior Agronomist or Head of Crop Advisory.
• Collaboration with leading agricultural research institutions and KVKs.

Department: Operations. Experience: 2-4 years. Location: Hyderabad / Patna.