Senior Agronomist

INNOFarms.AI; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

INNOFarms.AI is looking for a Senior Agronomist / Head Grower in Gurugram to own end-to-end hydroponic production, lead crop planning, and optimise yield and cost efficiency. You will manage nutrient recipes, SOPs and IPM, while training staff and ensuring continuous harvests in a fast-paced startup.

The role requires hands-on commercial hydroponics experience and strong data-driven decision-making to maximise farm output and profitability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in commercial hydroponics operations.
• Experience managing a commercial hydroponic farm or CEA operation.
• Strong understanding of pH, EC, DO, nutrient chemistry, fertigation and water management.
• Practical experience with RO water and nutrient buffering.
• Strong crop nutrition and plant-health knowledge.
• Ability to identify pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies.
• Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
• Experience developing and following agricultural SOPs.
• Strong understanding of crop scheduling and continuous harvest planning.
• Experience tracking yield, crop losses, utilisation and production costs.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hydroponic crop production from sowing to harvest.
• Develop crop calendars and staggered planting schedules for continuous harvest.
• Maximise utilisation of available growing infrastructure.
• Monitor crop health, growth rates, yield and crop-cycle performance.
• Manage pH, EC, DO, nutrient concentration, irrigation and water quality.
• Develop and maintain crop-specific nutrient recipes and SOPs.
• Manage nutrient requirements, particularly for RO water systems.
• Identify and resolve nutritional deficiencies, pest infestations and diseases.
• Implement and maintain IPM and crop-health protocols.
• Diagnose crop underperformance and implement corrective actions quickly.
• Lead and train farm staff on crop-production SOPs and daily operations.
• Continuously improve production efficiency, yield and cost/kg.

Skills

Hands-on hydroponics

Pest & disease ID

Crop nutrition & health

Irrigation & water management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Agronomy/Horticulture/Agriculture

Tools

RO water systems

Nutrient management tools

Job description

Company Description

INNOFarms.AI is a global AI SaaS and robotics company focused on building the intelligent digital operating backbone for AgriFood enterprises and climate-resilient future food systems. Leveraging AI, robotics, and IoT, the company enables farms to become more intelligent, efficient, and profitable. INNOFarms.AI empowers farm entrepreneurs, growers, and farm managers to automate operations, predict what to grow, optimize cultivation practices, and connect with markets for selling produce. The organization positions itself as an infrastructure layer similar to “AWS for future food systems,” offering scalable technology solutions for modern agriculture. Its mission-driven approach appeals to professionals who want to contribute to sustainable and data-driven farming.

Job Title: Senior Agronomist

Location: Gurugram | On-site

Experience: 3–5 years in Controlled Environment Agriculture

Employment Type: Full-time

Joining Availability: Immediate

Work Timings: 10AM-6PM

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Agronomist / Head Grower to take complete ownership of crop production and farm operations at our facility.

The role will be responsible for crop planning, sowing, growing, nutrient management, crop health, harvesting, yield optimisation and farm utilisation.

This is a hands‑on operational role requiring proven commercial hydroponics experience. Academic or hobby-level experience is not sufficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hydroponic crop production from sowing to harvest.
• Develop crop calendars and staggered planting schedules for continuous harvest.
• Maximise utilisation of available growing infrastructure.
• Monitor crop health, growth rates, yield and crop‑cycle performance.
• Manage pH, EC, DO, nutrient concentration, irrigation and water quality.
• Develop and maintain crop‑specific nutrient recipes and SOPs.
• Manage nutrient requirements, particularly for RO water systems.
• Identify and resolve nutritional deficiencies, pest infestations and diseases.
• Implement and maintain IPM and crop‑health protocols.
• Diagnose crop underperformance and implement corrective actions quickly.
• Manage different crop categories including leafy greens, herbs, microgreens and specialty crops/edible flowers.
• Establish crop‑wise targets for yield, cycle duration and crop success.
• Maintain daily records of pH, EC, crop health, planting, harvests, losses and yield.
• Track yield per m² per cycle and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare production and consumption reports on a timely basis.
• Lead and train farm staff on crop‑production SOPs and daily operations.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis for crop failures and implement preventive measures.
• Continuously improve production efficiency, yield and cost/kg.

Experience

• Hands‑on commercial hydroponics experience.
• Proven experience managing a commercial hydroponic farm, grow facility or CEA operation.
• Strong understanding of pH, EC, DO, nutrient chemistry, fertigation and water management.
• Practical experience with RO water and nutrient buffering.
• Strong crop nutrition and plant‑health knowledge.
• Ability to identify pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies.
• Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
• Experience developing and following agricultural SOPs.
• Strong understanding of crop scheduling and continuous harvest planning.
• Experience tracking yield, crop losses, utilisation and production costs.
• Ability to manage and train farm personnel.
• Strong problem‑solving and data‑analysis skills.
• Comfortable working hands‑on in a farm/grow environment.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, Agricultural Engineering or a related discipline preferred.

Commercial experience and demonstrated farm performance will be prioritised over academic qualifications.

Ideal Candidate

• Hands‑on and operational
• Strong in crop diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Data‑driven and process‑oriented
• Comfortable taking complete ownership of farm output
• Experienced in commercial hydroponic production
• Capable of building systems and SOPs from the ground up
• Focused on yield, utilisation, crop success and cost efficiency
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced startup environment

Role Ownership

The Senior Agronomist / Head Grower is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the farm is continuously growing, producing, harvesting and improving — with measurable commercial output.