Prasanna Kumar Koppu

Key Responsibilities:

• Implemented eco-friendly agriculture strategies, reducing crop damage. Developed and implemented IPM strategies, conducting field monitoring and training farmers. Provided technical assistance, collaborated with stakeholders, and conducted monitoring and evaluation.

Skills Developed:

- IPM strategy development

- Pest and disease management

- Training and capacity building

- Farmer outreach

- Collaboration

- Monitoring and evaluation

- Reporting

Achievements:

• Implemented IPM strategies, reducing pesticide use and improving crop yields.
• Trained hundreds of farmers and rural youth on IPM practices and sustainable agriculture

Key Responsibilities:

• Field Operations: Monitored crop health, detected pests/diseases, and conducted soil testing.
• Advisory/Extension: Provided technical guidance, demonstrated new technologies.
• Admin/Planning: Prepared reports, developed action plans.
• Research/Development: Conducted research studies/surveys to improve agricultural practices.

Key Responsibilities of an FPO CEO:

• Strategic Leadership: Developed strategic plans, provided leadership, and built stakeholder relationships.
• Operational Management: Oversaw operations, managed finances, and ensured compliance.
• Farmer Engagement: Built relationships, provided technical assistance, and addressed farmer concerns.
• HR Management: Recruited, trained, and managed staff, developed HR policies, and fostered a positive work culture.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Developed monitoring systems and implemented corrective actions.

Achievements:

• Successfully developed and implemented a strategic plan that resulted in a25% increase in farmer membership and a30% increase in revenue
• Established partnerships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and private sector companies, resulting in improved access to markets, technology, and finance for farmer members.

• Contributed to analyzing rocket plant quality and quantity, gaining experience in research methodologies, data collection, and analysis

Key Responsibilities:

• Literature Review: Conducted a comprehensive review of existing research.
• Field Data Collection: Collected field data on rocket plant growth and development.
• Laboratory Analysis: Conducted laboratory tests to analyze rocket plant samples.
• Data Analysis: Analyzed data using statistical software.
• Reporting and Presentation: Prepared and presented research findings.
• Collaboration and Communication: Worked with the research team, farmers, and stakeholders.

Skills Developed:

• Utilized statistical software for comprehensive data examination.
• Laboratory analysis and testing.
• Communication and presentation.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

Achievements:

• Contributed to a comprehensive research report on rocket plant quality.
• Identified key factors affecting rocket plant yield and quality.
• Developed skills in research design, data collection, and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Crop Management: Monitored crop health and implemented preventive measures.
• Farm Operations: Supervised farmworkers in planting, irrigation, pruning, and harvesting.
• Team Management: Trained and managed a team of farmworkers.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensured proper maintenance of farm equipment.
• Quality Control: Conducted regular quality checks and addressed quality issues.
• Record Keeping: Maintained accurate records of farm activities.
• Compliance: Ensured compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.

Achievements:

• Increased crop yields by20% through effective crop management.
• Implemented a training program for farmworkers, improving productivity.
• Maintained high-quality produce, resulting in a100% increase in customer satisfaction.