Kishor Pansare

Agronomist with ~5 years of experience in crop management, and R&D-based agronomy. Skilled in efficacy trials (RBD), POP development, and pest/nutrient management. Experienced in substrate trials for strawberry and bell pepper, focusing on yield and plant performance. Strong in data analysis, technical reporting, and cross-functional coordination with R&D and farm teams.

Agronomist at Pyramid seeds (2024-12 – Present)

• Coordinated closely with breeders, R&D scientists, and management to align agronomic practices with organizational goals.
• Planned and monitored daily crop care operations including irrigation, fertigation, pest/disease control, and field sanitation.
• Prepared technical reports, trial summaries, and presentations for higher management.
• Developed and implemented crop schedules (Package of Practices) to optimize resource use and maximize yields.
• Coordinated procurement and efficient use of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and farm equipment.
• Managed grobags and hydroponic cultivation of broccoli and cherry tomato under protected conditions.
• Optimized growing media and fertigation (EC & pH management) for improved nutrient uptake and plant performance.

Technical Executive (Agro Chemicals) at Tej Agrotech Ind Pvt. Ltd. (2024-06 – 2024-12)

• Provided technical support to sales team and higher management by recommending appropriate seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, and crop protection solutions.
• Recommended the right products for specific crops and regions based on soil, climate, and market demand.
• Designed area-specific crop protection schedules, considering pest incidence, climatic conditions, and local cropping pattern.
• Assisted in preparing technical content, training manuals, and presentations for internal teams and stakeholders.

Field Trial Executive at Kay Bee Bio Organics Pvt Ltd. (2021-03 – 2024-02)

• Conducted field efficacy trials of pesticides across multiple crops to evaluate performance under real farm conditions.
• Designed and executed trial layouts (RBD, split-plot, etc.) ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance with research protocols.
• Collected precise field data on pest/disease incidence, crop growth parameters, and yield performance at different crop stages.
• Performed data compilation, statistical analysis, and interpretation to assess product effectiveness and generate meaningful insights.
• Prepared trial reports and technical summaries for submission to R&D and regulatory teams.
• Maintained accurate trial records, photographic documentation, and geotagging for transparency and traceability.

Jr. Agronomist at Kay Bee Exports Pvt. Ltd. (2022-03 – 2024-01)

• Managed crop production and agronomic practices across farm operations.
• Implemented nutrient management and irrigation schedules for improved crop performance.
• Monitored pest and disease incidence, recommending timely and effective control measures.
• Assisted in planning crop cycles and resource allocation for efficient farm management.
• Maintained field records and contributed to data-driven decision-making.

Bsc. Agriculture in Agriculture – Dr. PDKV, Akola (2018 – 2024)

M.Sc. Agriculture in Agricultural Economics – MPKV, Rahuri (2018 – 2021)