Job Description
ITC 24 Mantra is hiring for Senior Agronomist role.
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nSenior Agronomist
nThe incumbent will lead and oversee organic farming operations with a robust emphasis on maintaining soil health and organic integrity. This role is responsible for designing scalable organic systems, ensuring certification standards are being followed, improving soil fertility, and managing agronomy teams to deliver sustainable and productive outcomes.
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nKey Responsibilities
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Lead planning and execution of organic crop production programs across multiple locationsn
Develop long-term soil health improvement strategies (soil organic carbon, microbial activity, structure)n
Design and implement crop rotation, intercropping, and regenerative farming modelsn
Oversee preparation and application of organic inputs (compost, vermicompost, biofertilizers, botanical extracts)n
Supervise documentation, and audit readinessn
Monitor soil testing programs and interpret results to guide nutrient management plansn




Implement integrated pest and disease management using biological and ecological methodsn
Lead, train, and mentor Agronomists, Executives. Officers and field staffn
Collaborate with farmer groups, FPOs, and external stakeholdersn
Evaluate farm performance data and recommend continuous improvementsn
Drive adoption of regenerative practices such as mulching, cover cropping.n
Manage budgets related to agronomy operations and optimize input costsn
Manage team of Agronomistsn

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nRequired Qualifications & Experience
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Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, or related fieldn
10+ years of experience, with significant exposure to organic agriculture preferably in paddy, wheat and groundnut in multiple statesn
Proven experience in managing agronomy teams or large-scale farm operationsn
Solid knowledge of soil science, nutrient cycling, and organic farming systemsn
Familiarity with organic certificati

📌 Senior Agronomist Hyderabad (India)
🏢 ITC Limited - Foods Business Division (24 Mantra Organic)
📍 India