Key Responsibilities.

° Drive yield improvement and land productivity through optimized planting, irrigation, pruning, and nutrient management.

• Manage plantation scale-up from 10 to 50+ acres while maintaining high yields.

• Develop and oversee protocols for mulberry propagation, pest/disease control, irrigation, and nutrient management.

• Lead and supervise field agronomy teams, ensuring effective execution of daily plantation activities.

• Monitor and record plantation performance metrics including yield per acre and leaf protein levels.

• Collaborate with silkworm rearing teams to align feed quality, availability, and logistics.

• Develop farmer training programs and support outgrower models for smallholder inclusion.

• Prepare and manage agronomy budgets, procurement plans, and monthly productivity reports.

Key Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agroforestry, Plant Science, or a related field; Master’s preferred.

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in plantation management, crop nutrition, or agroforestry (experience with perennial crops required).

• Proven experience in mulberry cultivation or managing commercial-scale plantations and farmer networks.

• Strong understanding of soil fertility, plant nutrition, and yield optimization.

• Hands-on leadership experience managing large teams and farm operations.

• Familiarity with regenerative and sustainable agriculture practices.

• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and digital farm management tools.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.