Vempalli Veera Kassyap

Demonstrated Expertise in Field Production and Procurement of Cereals, Oilseeds, and Spices across the AP, Telangana, and TamilNadu by identifying Optimal locations for Commencing Organic Farming Projects.

• Identification of potential production areas for Chilli and Turmeric in Tamilnadu
• Initiated and established a project for 1000 hectares of Turmeric at Thalavady (TN) and 2000 hectares of Chilli at Kamuthi (TN)
• Developing procurement/vendor strategies for the allotted portfolio of raw materials to be procured
• Managing vegetable production on a 100-acre farm in Hyderabad dedicated to exclusive export purposes
• Conducting periodic training programs & interactive sessions with farmers for a better understanding of ground-level scenarios to serve better
• Initiated and led the team with TraceAgtech, an app for the field staff for better traceability, crop solution with extension services in the organic production and management

Mapping suitable places to start organic farming projects in AP and Telangana, involved in Field Production and Procurement of Cereals, Oilseeds, and Pulses at AP and TS states

• Successfully identified key regions for organic farming, encompassing a total area exceeding 9,000 hectares, and facilitated the adoption of organic practices by915 farmers with an average land holding size of 1-2 hectares
• Designed and implemented SOPs and stakeholder management strategies for organic crop production and procurement
• Monitored internal control systems and maintained documentation for organic certification under NPOP, and NOP standards
• Streamlining the supply chain by managing commodity pricing, logistics, and warehouse operations for organic produce
• Procured 2000mt Paddy, 100mt Maize, 490mt Groundnut for the year 2022-23

Management of Farm Clusters in Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pondicherry:

• Oversee and manage farm clusters spanning 500 acres of land in Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pondicherry
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to organic farming, aquaponics, composting, nursery management, and other activities
• Spearheaded new sales and marketing strategies, resulting in 35% sales increase over 5months.
• Led complete review of operational costs and potentially wasteful practices, resulting in minimal cost increases as company headcount and business volume skyrocketed.
• Directed the development of marketing initiatives to expand customer base and increase revenue.
• Training and Livelihood Generation for Rural Women and Youth: Support the establishment of post-harvest processing units to add value to agricultural products and create income-generating avenues.

To understand the Organic product space in the country w.r.t Availability, accessibility, trade, and recent trends. Study the ancient grain space in India (topmillets)

• Researched potential suppliers and evaluated their suitability based on price, quality, delivery times, and reliability.
• Analyzed supplier performance, pricing trends, and other data points to identify opportunities for improvement.

Development of Funding Proposals for the Social Impact and CSR Programs,Detailed Project Report (DPR) for setting up of FPO for the Ex-Soldiers in TamilNadu.

• Performed post-investment monitoring activities such as tracking performance metrics, reviewing financial statements.
• Prepared detailed reports outlining potential investment opportunities for senior management review.
• Analyzed financial data from existing investments to determine risk factors associated with future investments.
• Established criteria for evaluating proposed investments, including financial analysis, legal considerations, tax implications.
• Discussed goals and strategies with potential investors and implemented corrective actions to enhance performance.