Mohan Koneti

Results-driven Agroforestry & Horticulture Operations Manager with 2+ years raising and managing multi-species plantations (guava, sandalwood, dragon fruit, bamboo, eucalyptus, spice crops) across 10+ field sites and 500-1,000 acres. Skilled across the full plantation lifecycle - nursery sourcing, site prep, spacing/layout, grafting, drip irrigation, soil health, pest control, and survival monitoring. Leads cross-functional field teams of 20-30 and coordinates FPOs, nurseries, and vendors.

Adds AFOLU carbon expertise (Verra VM0047, ARACM0003, VM0044) and MRV field operations to plantation and agroforestry projects.

Agroforestry & ARR Operations Manager at Orgatek Nature Foods Pvt. Ltd. (2025-01 – Present)

• Planned and raised mixed-species plantations (bamboo, eucalyptus, native timber, medicinal aromatic crops) across 10+ sites covering 500-1,000 acres, owning the full cycle from nursery sourcing through canopy establishment.
• Implemented Verra methodologies VM0047, AR-ACM0003, and VM0044 on the ground - set up carbon monitoring plots and led MRV data collection as a trial.
• Led cross-functional field teams of 16-30 across plantation establishment, survival monitoring, and MRV activities, maintaining delivery timelines.
• Managed 1-2 biochar production units and medicinal and aromatic oil distillation units end-to-end (feedstock, scheduling, quality).
• Coordinated agronomists, consultants, and FPO/NGO partners; ran R&D trials that standardised field protocols for scalable multi-site replication.
• Drove farmer engagement and led land acquisition teams for land collection across project sites.
• Led farming operations teams for planting execution across multiple sites, and led an assurance team overseeing product trials and MRV data collection.

Executive - Horticulture & Agroforestry at Eterno Housing Pvt. Ltd. (2024-05 – 2024-11)

• Raised guava, sandalwood, and dragon fruit plantations across multiple real-estate sites, handling nursery sourcing, spacing/layout design, and site prep.
• Managed end-to-end plantation care - drip irrigation, grafting, pruning, soil health, and pest control - driving strong survival and yield outcomes.
• Coordinated field teams and vendors across 3+ concurrent sites, resolving bottlenecks and cutting project delays by ~20% over 6 months.
• Consulted with clients on plantation planning and execution across project sites.

Cluster Head - Organic Chilli Operations at Orgatek Chilli Farms LLP (2023-07 – 2024-01)

• Managed organic chilli cultivation across a 400-acre cluster, supervising a 20+ person field team from land prep to harvest.
• Improved yield per acre and cut input costs via optimised irrigation scheduling and Trichoderma-based bio-fertilisers; introduced protocols later replicated cluster-wide.
• Tracked KPIs and harvest timelines in Asana, consistently meeting targets across all seasonal cycles.
• Conducted field product trials and recorded performance data across the cluster.
• Trained the horticulture team at cluster level on trial protocols and best practices.

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture – Dr YSR Horticultural University (2019 – 2023)