Company Description Croppico is an urban farming innovation company based in Chennai, India, focused on making sustainable food production an effortless part of everyday city life. The company’s flagship hydroponic machine, Homie, enables soil-less cultivation of over 72 greens and herbs in compact indoor spaces using 90% less water. Supported by FarmAssist, an AI-driven farm management app, Homie automates key growing parameters through smart sensors and cloud connectivity.

Croppico currently serves urban communities in Chennai and Bangalore, providing plug-and-play indoor farms for homes, schools, offices, and cafés. By contributing to green building standards and ESG initiatives, the company helps individuals and organizations integrate wellness, sustainability, and self-sufficiency into their environments.

Role Description The Agronomist role at Croppico is a full-time hybrid position based in Chennai, with flexibility for some work from home. The Agronomist will design, test, and optimize crop production protocols for Homie systems, focusing on maximizing yield, quality, and resource efficiency. Daily responsibilities include monitoring plant health, adjusting nutrient formulations and irrigation schedules, and conducting trials to refine hydroponic growing methods for various greens and herbs.

The role involves collaborating with product, operations,



and customer support teams to translate agronomic insights into user-friendly guidelines and training materials for individuals and organizations. The Agronomist will also analyze field data, support FarmAssist’s AI recommendations, and provide in office and remote agronomy support to partners and customers.

Qualifications

- Candidates should possess strong foundations in Agriculture and Soil Science, with experience adapting these principles to controlled-environment or hydroponic systems.
- Candidates should possess expertise in Plant Nutrition and Irrigation, including nutrient solution management, water-use efficiency, and system calibration.
- Candidates should possess solid Research skills, with the ability to design experiments, collect data, interpret results, and document best practices.
- Candidates should possess practical skills in crop management, pest and disease identification, and overall plant health diagnostics.
- Candidates should possess effective communication skills to prepare cultivation guidelines, train users, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field; experience in hydroponics or urban farming is highly beneficial.
- Comfort working in a hybrid environment in Chennai, including site visits to customer locations and indoor farm installations.
- Ability to use data analysis tools and basic digital platforms; familiarity with sensor-based or AI-enabled farm management systems is a plus.

📌 Agronomist (Chennai)
🏢 Croppico
📍 Chennai