Agronomist – Field Crops (Maize, Sorghum & Legumes) - India

About the role

In these crops, profitability depends on tight cost control, yield consistency, and efficient operations at scale, so the ideal candidate understands the economics of every acre as well as the agronomy. The role involves designing crop protocols, guiding REPs and farmers in the field, and ensuring we hit yield, quality, and cost targets.

What you'll do

• Crop planning and protocols
• Develop season-wise package of practices for maize, sorghum, and legumes suited to local agro-climatic zones, soil types, and rainfed/irrigated conditions
• Recommend hybrids and varieties based on yield potential, market demand, and duration, including crop rotation and legume integration for soil health
• Build cost-of-cultivation models and identify levers to reduce input cost per tonne
• Field execution and REP support

What you need

• 4–8 yrs of experience
• Supply chain
• ERP
• Procurement
• B.Sc or M.Sc

Good to have

• Excel