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Gurvinder Singh

Gurvinder Singh

Hanumangarh

Summary

Dynamic Senior Agronomist with a proven track record at Katyayani Organic, excelling in crop management and team training. Expert in integrated pest management and precision agriculture, driving farmer engagement and product adoption. Adept at leveraging data analysis to enhance sales enablement and improve agricultural practices, fostering sustainable growth in the sector.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Agronomist

Katyayani Organic
Bhopal
12.2024 - Current
  • Sales & Team Management: Managing the sales team, handling agri-related queries, and ensuring sales quality through proper guidance and support.
  • Sales Enablement: Helping the sales team improve performance by providing advisory support, product knowledge, and field-level insights to close sales effectively.
  • Field Demonstrations & Kisan Chaupals: Conducting on-field product demos and organizing Kisan Chaupals to build farmer trust, improve knowledge transfer, and promote product adoption.
  • Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) Collaboration: Partnering with FPOs to provide quality agri-inputs, strengthen supply networks, and improve farmer profitability.
  • Training & Onboarding: Training new joiners and organizing capacity-building programs for both farmers and sales teams to improve adoption of modern agricultural practices.
  • Marketing Collaboration: Working with the marketing team on push notifications, Meta ads, and digital campaigns to improve farmer engagement and product reach.
  • Product Quality Management: Ensuring the consistency, reliability, and effectiveness of agricultural inputs for better crop outcomes.
  • Crop Advisory: Providing farmers with best practices and advanced agronomy guidance across field, vegetable, fruit, and medicinal crops.
  • Research & Development: Conducting studies on crop yield improvement and new farming techniques for evidence-based advisory.
  • CRM Management & Development: Implementing and improving CRM systems for better farmer interaction, lead tracking, and customer support.
  • Content Writing: Creating agricultural content, social media posts, and knowledge materials to support farmer awareness and brand visibility.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE AGRONOMIST

Absolute Foods
Gurugram
04.2024 - 12.2024

Disease Identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Identifying and diagnosing diseases affecting crops through visual inspection, lab tests, and knowledge of symptoms. Designing and implementing IPM strategies to control pests and diseases using environmentally friendly methods, minimizing the use of chemical pesticides.

Crop Optimization and Soil Health Management: Developing and implementing strategies to maximize crop yield and quality by selecting appropriate crop varieties, planting schedules, and management practices. Conducting soil analysis to assess nutrient levels and recommending soil amendments and management practices to improve soil fertility and structure.

Content Writing and Farmer Training Programs: Creating informative and educational content on agricultural topics, advising on best practices, and disseminating knowledge through various channels like blogs, articles, and social media. Designing and conducting training programs for farmers to improve their knowledge and skills in modern agricultural techniques and technologies.

E-commerce Management: Managing online sales platforms for agricultural products, facilitating transactions, and optimizing customer experience to connect more farmers and provide better solutions.

Team Management: Supervising and coordinating the work of agricultural workers, technicians, and field staff, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and effective execution of agricultural activities.

Sustainability Practices: Promoting sustainable agricultural practices that conserve natural resources, reduce environmental impact, and support long-term productivity.

Data Analysis : Analyzing agricultural data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.

Forecasting Demand:

Historical Data Analysis: Analyze past sales data to forecast future demand. Consider seasonality and trends in pest infestations or crop planting cycles.

Market Trends: Stay updated with market trends and agricultural news to predict changes in demand for specific pesticides and seed varieties.

Procurement-

Supplier Selection:Reputable Suppliers: Partner with reputable suppliers who provide high-quality pesticides and seeds. Assess their reliability, product quality, and pricing.

Diversified Sources: Maintain relationships with multiple suppliers to mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions.

Negotiation and Contracts:

Negotiation Skills: Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.

EXECUTIVE AGRONOMIST

Absolute foods
Gurugram
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • Environmental Sustainability: Promoting practices that minimize environmental impact, such as conservation tillage, water conservation, and integrated pest management.
  • Precision Agriculture: Implementing technologies like GPS, drones, and sensors to optimize field management and resource use for increased efficiency and productivity.
  • Market Analysis: Conducting research and analysis to understand market trends, demands, and pricing strategies for agricultural products.
  • InSoil Machine Development & Utilization: Contributed to the development of the InSoil machine and worked on generating accurate nutrient data from soil testing results across Pan-India, enabling precise soil health management.
  • Crop Calendars & Costing: Developing detailed crop calendars with cost structures to identify suitable crops, estimate outcomes, and guide farmers in decision-making.
  • Upaj Chat Support: Assisting farmers through the Upaj app chat, resolving their queries, diagnosing issues, and providing timely, science-based solutions.

FARMER ADVISOR

IFFCO
Chandigarh
09.2020 - 05.2023
  • Crop Selection and Planning: Advising on suitable crop varieties based on soil quality, climate conditions, and market demand
  • Soil Management: Providing recommendations for soil testing, nutrient management, and soil health improvement practices
  • Pest and Disease Management: Identifying and recommending strategies for pest and disease control, including integrated pest management (IPM) techniques.
  • Risk Management: Advising on risk assessment and management strategies related to weather events, market fluctuations, and crop diseases.
  • Education and Training: Conducting workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations to educate farmers on best practices and new technologies in agriculture.

QUALITY CONTROL INCHARGE

SAFRO
Sangrur
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Customer Relations: Addressing customer inquiries and concerns related to product quality, providing necessary documentation and support as required
  • Supplier and Vendor Management: Collaborating with suppliers and vendors to ensure the quality and safety of incoming raw materials and packaging materials
  • Continuous Improvement: Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency and product quality.

Education

Master of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science

SKD University
Hanumangarh
07-2023

Bachelor of Science - B.sc Agriculture

Guru Kashi University
Bathinda
05-2019

SENIOR SECONDARY EDUCATION - Agriculture

KR Sen Sec School
Sangaria RAJ
04-2015

SECONDARY EDUCATION - All Subject

KR Sen Sec School
Sangaria RAJ
04-2013

Skills

  • Crop management
  • Precision agriculture
  • Data analysis
  • Integrated pest management
  • Team training
  • Sales enablement
  • Market analysis
  • Agrochemical application
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Field trial execution
  • Project management
  • Crop management expertise
  • Team leadership qualities
  • Organic farming practices
  • Sustainable agriculture practices
  • Training and education

Certification

  • Foundations of digital marketing and e-commerce (Google)
  • Agripreneurship (FAO)
  • Sustainable agricultural land management (University of Florida)

Languages

Punjabi
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Senior Agronomist

Katyayani Organic
12.2024 - Current

SENIOR EXECUTIVE AGRONOMIST

Absolute Foods
04.2024 - 12.2024

EXECUTIVE AGRONOMIST

Absolute foods
05.2023 - 03.2024

FARMER ADVISOR

IFFCO
09.2020 - 05.2023

QUALITY CONTROL INCHARGE

SAFRO
08.2019 - 08.2020

Master of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science

SKD University

Bachelor of Science - B.sc Agriculture

Guru Kashi University

SENIOR SECONDARY EDUCATION - Agriculture

KR Sen Sec School

SECONDARY EDUCATION - All Subject

KR Sen Sec School
Gurvinder Singh