Supritha T

Collecting analysing data, soil samples, and nutritional needs of crop. Developing crop management plans & recommending fertilizers, pesticides based on crop need. Advising farmers on IPM practices and sustainable or Regenerative agricultural practices. Working towards carbon neutral in coffee.

Agronomist at Ecom Commodities India Pvt. Ltd. (2023-04 – Present)

Collecting analysing data, soil samples, and nutritional needs of crop. Developing crop management plans & recommending fertilizers, pesticides based on crop need. Advising farmers on IPM practices and sustainable or Regenerative agricultural practices. Working towards carbon neutral in coffee.

• Rainforest Alliance (RA) Certification: Serve as a Certifier responsible for all aspects of Rainforest Alliance (RA) Certification compliance. This includes training estates on certification guidelines, conducting internal compliance inspections, preparing facilities for external audits, and collaborating closely with auditors and planters to ensure accurate and compliant documentation. Manage RA non-compliances by developing, implementing, and following up on corrective action plans.
• Advancing Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and sustainability efforts. Conduct training for farmers and workers on critical topics, including Gender Equality, Grievance Mechanisms, Discrimination Practices, Integrated Pest & Disease Management (IPDM), and Integrated Nutrient Management (INM).
• Perform regular on-site inspections of coffee estates, focusing on labor lines, worker health & safety, conditions for pregnant women workers, and rigorous monitoring for child labor.

Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Hassan, GKVK Bengaluru (2022-07 – 2023-04)

Main duties associated with providing field advisory services & support to farmers, conducting need based training programs, Disseminating new technologies through demonstration, and field trials at farmer fields. Published articles on various topics to benefit the farmers.

• DAESI Coordinator- DAESI-Diploma in Agriculture Extension service for Input Dealers at KVK, Hassan, GKVK Bengaluru. Organizing classes to Input dealers, preparing study material, organizing filed visits, manages the examination process and maintaining program records while coordinating with ATM (Agriculture Technology Management Agency) & SAMETI (State Agricultural Management & Extension Training Institute) to ensure program execution.

Technical executive at Dharma Floricult Agro Pvt Ltd. (2021-05 – 2022-06)

Ensure proper care and maintenance of all plants. Evaluate new & existing garden sites assess conditions like soil quality, plant health and make recommendation for improvement.

• Supervise & mentor garden and landscaping staff, developing standard operating procedure and ensure all work and equipment's are used in compliance with health & safety regulation.

Masters in Horticultural Sciences in Floriculture & Landscape Architecture – College of Horticulture (COH), Bengaluru, UHS-Bagalkot (2018 – 2021)

Bachelors in Horticultural Sciences – College of Horticulture (COH), Mysuru, UHS-Bagalkot (2014 – 2018)