VEENA M
Agriculture Specialist
KANNUR
Summary
Highly organized and hardworking individual with strong background in Agronomy and related sciences with a solid knowledge of crop production systems, with focus on tropical crops. Having 4 year experience in different agriculture domains such as agriculture research and Sales. Good understanding of traditional farming systems and challenges for smallholder farming.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Language
Work History
Sales Executive
Yara Fertilisers India Pvt. Ltd.
Thrissur
11.2022 - Current
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Support sales and agronomic activities
Agriculture Officer
Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers' Welfare (Kerala)
Kannur
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided technical advice and assistance to farmers and agricultural businesses.
- Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact department success
- Successful working in a team environment, as well as independently
- Marketing farmers products and introducing quality fertilizers and chemicals among farmer’s field
- Completed and processed paperwork and reports outlining proper and improper operations.
Technical Assistant
Regional Agricultural Research Station (KAU)
Kasaragode
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Co researcher in All India Coordinated Research Project on Cashew crop along with the principal investigator.
- Project Management.
- Field management and crop cultivation.
- Farm trial of different fertilizers and Agro chemicals.
- Prepared technical presentations and other materials for advisory meetings.
Farm Officer
Regional Agricultural Research Station (KAU)
Kasaragod
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Vellore 07.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Proficient with Agronomy
Microsoft Office especially with Word and Excel
Strong knowledge of seed, chemical, and fertilizerScout fields for weeds, pests, insects, and diseaseProject management and Agri research
Product promotions and sales
Timeline
Sales Executive
Yara Fertilisers India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2022 - Current
Agriculture Officer
Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers' Welfare (Kerala)
10.2021 - 07.2022
Technical Assistant
Regional Agricultural Research Station (KAU)
12.2016 - 10.2019
Farm Officer
Regional Agricultural Research Station (KAU)
10.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
07.2012 - 06.2016