Dr. Gagandeep Singh
Seed Technologist (Production & Quality Assurance)
Kurukshetra
Summary
Ph.D.-qualified Seed Science professional with expertise in seed production management and quality assurance systems. experience in foundation and certified seed production, germination and vigour testing, seed processing, storage evaluation, and documentation aligned with certification and ISTA standards. Strong blend of research acumen and field-level operational experience, capable of ensuring high-quality seed production, regulatory compliance, and performance consistency in commercial seed operations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
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Work History
Farm Manager
Gurukul Natural Farm
2025.02 - Current
- Managed and supervised crop production and farmer training operations at Gurukul Natural Farm, a nationally recognized model farm for natural farming.
- Worked under the vision and guidance of Acharya Devvrat Arya Ji (Governor of Gujarat and Maharashtra), a leading authority on natural farming in India.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Led a team of 25 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Kept detailed records on crop production, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision-making.
- Developed long-term plans for crop rotation, soil management, and sustainable farming practices to maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion.
Training program on “Green house management for high value horticulture crops”
CCSHAU, Hisar
- Organized by the students' counseling and placement cell, CCSHAU, Hisar.
Training program on “Protected cultivation of high value flower crops”
CCSHAU, Hisar
- Organised by students’ counselling & placement cell, CCSHAU, Hisar
3 month Certificate course on “seed production technology”
G.B. Pant University of agriculture and technology
2021.07 - 2021.10
The International Workshop-cum-Training on New Approaches in Seed Technology For Quality Assurance
SPARC- MHRD
2019.11 - 2019.11
- Workshop-cum-Training on New Approaches in Seed Technology For Quality Assurance “under the guidance of Craig McGill Ex-President ISTA and Dr Axay bhuker was a specialized program in collaboration with Massey university, New Zealand held from November, 20th- 29th, 2019
Internship
Piccadilly Agro Limited
2015.03 - 2015.04
Education
Ph.D. (Agriculture) - Seed Science & Technology
CCSHAU
Hisar, Haryana2024-08
M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Seed Science & Technology
CCSHAU
Hisar, Haryana2019-07
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
CCSHAU
Hisar, Haryana 2001.04 -
Skills
Proficient in seed testing, germination, and viability assessments
Agricultural research
Crop management
Farm Management
Data collection
Publications
- Gagandeep Singh (2019) “Effect of organic seed coating on quality and storability of Sesame (Sesame indicum L.). M.Sc. (Ag.) Thesis, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Haryana India.
- Axay Bhuker, Gagandeep Singh, Nisha and Neha Boora. Seed legislation, Compendious Seed Technology (2023). Kalyani Publishers ISBN 978-93-5540-483-1. Pg no. 1.8-1.18.18
- Anurag Malik, Virender S. Mor , Jayanti Tokas , Himani Punia
- Shweta Malik , Kamla Malik , SonaliSangwan , Saurabh Tomar , Pradeep Singh, Nirmal Singh, Himangini, Vikram, Nidhi, Gagandeep Singh,Vikram, Vinit Kumar, Sandhya and Aman Karwasra (2020). Biostimulant-treated seedlings under sustainable agriculture: A global perspective facing climate change. Agronomy, 11(1), 14.
- Nidhi, Gagandeep Singh, Rahul Kumar and Anurag Malik “Seed Production Technology of Cowpea and Soybean” in book titled Seed Production Technology, INSC International Publishers (ISBN: 978-93-93364-10-4). 67-81
- Nidhi, Neeru Dumra, Rahul Kumar and Gagandeep Singh (2021). Seed Production Technology of Sunflower & Safflower in book titled Seed Production Technology, INSC International Publishers (ISBN: 978-93-93364-10-4). 111-127
- Shivani, Rahul Chhillar, Gagandeep Singh (2021). Priming: An Alternative Approach towards Sustainable Agriculture. . In book titled Emerging trends and practices for sustainable agriculture. AKINIK PUBLICATIONS New Delhi. ISBN 978-93-5570-390-241-263
- Gagandeep singh, Rahul Kumar and Shivani (2023). Role of various sectors in seed marketing in India. Agriculture & Food E- newsletter (E-ISSN 2581-8317) Vol. 5 issue-4.
- Rahul Kumar, Preeti Vashisth and Gagandeep Singh (2023). Seed production technology of bottle gourd in India. Agriculture & Food E- newsletter (E-ISSN 2581-8317) Vol. 5 issue-4.
- JAKHAR, S., SINGH, K., KUMAR, R., SINGH, G., SINGH, S., SAINI, S. K., & KUMAR, V. Oxidative enzymes activity in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seeds simultaneous effect of sowing dates, seed treatments and nutrient spray. The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 94(6), 650-657.
- Singh, S., Mor, V. S., Bhuker, A., Kumar, R., & Singh, G. (2023). Appraising the Biochemical Responses in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Seedlings under Various Seed Treatments. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 45(11), 138-146.
Timeline
Farm Manager
Gurukul Natural Farm
2025.02 - Current
3 month Certificate course on “seed production technology”
G.B. Pant University of agriculture and technology
2021.07 - 2021.10
The International Workshop-cum-Training on New Approaches in Seed Technology For Quality Assurance
SPARC- MHRD
2019.11 - 2019.11
Internship
Piccadilly Agro Limited
2015.03 - 2015.04
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
CCSHAU
2001.04 -
Training program on “Protected cultivation of high value flower crops”
CCSHAU, Hisar
M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Seed Science & Technology
CCSHAU
Training program on “Green house management for high value horticulture crops”
CCSHAU, Hisar
Ph.D. (Agriculture) - Seed Science & Technology
CCSHAU