Senior Agronomist

Sresta Natural Bioproducts Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC 24 Mantra is seeking a Senior Agronomist to lead organic crop production programs and oversee soil health strategies across locations. You will manage agronomy teams, coordinate with farmer groups, and ensure adherence to organic certification standards while optimizing input costs.

The role emphasizes designing regenerative farming models, monitoring soil tests, and driving continuous improvement in farm performance data. Travel across locations is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, or related field.
• 6–12 years of experience in organic agriculture, preferably across multiple states.
• Experience managing agronomy teams or large-scale farm operations.
• Strong knowledge of soil science, nutrient cycling, and organic farming systems.
• Familiarity with organic certification processes and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of organic crop production programs across multiple locations.
• Develop long-term soil health improvement strategies (soil organic carbon, microbial activity, structure).
• Design and implement crop rotation, intercropping, and regenerative farming models.
• Oversee preparation and application of organic inputs (compost, vermicompost, biofertilizers, botanical extracts).
• Supervise documentation, and audit readiness.
• Monitor soil testing programs and interpret results to guide nutrient management plans.
• Implement integrated pest and disease management using biological and ecological methods.
• Lead, train, and mentor Agronomists, Executives, Officers and field staff.
• Collaborate with farmer groups, FPOs, and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate farm performance data and recommend continuous improvements.
• Drive adoption of regenerative practices such as mulching, cover cropping.
• Manage budgets related to agronomy operations and optimize input costs.

Skills

Organic farming

Soil science

Nutrient cycling

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Soil Science

Job description

ITC 24 Mantra is hiring for Senior Agronomist role.

The incumbent will lead and oversee organic farming operations with a strong emphasis on maintaining soil health and organic integrity. This role is responsible for designing scalable organic systems, ensuring certification standards are being followed, improving soil fertility, and managing agronomy teams to deliver sustainable and productive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of organic crop production programs across multiple locations


• Develop long-term soil health improvement strategies (soil organic carbon, microbial activity, structure)


• Design and implement crop rotation, intercropping, and regenerative farming models


• Oversee preparation and application of organic inputs (compost, vermicompost, biofertilizers, botanical extracts)


• Supervise documentation, and audit readiness


• Monitor soil testing programs and interpret results to guide nutrient management plans


• Implement integrated pest and disease management using biological and ecological methods


• Lead, train, and mentor Agronomists, Executives. Officers and field staff


• Collaborate with farmer groups, FPOs, and external stakeholders


• Evaluate farm performance data and recommend continuous improvements


• Drive adoption of regenerative practices such as mulching, cover cropping.


• Manage budgets related to agronomy operations and optimize input costs

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, or related field


• 6-12 years of experience, with significant exposure to organic agriculture preferably in paddy, wheat and groundnut in multiple states


• Proven experience in managing agronomy teams or large-scale farm operations


• Strong knowledge of soil science, nutrient cycling, and organic farming systems


• Familiarity with organic certification processes and audits

Location

Would be required to travel frequently across all locations