Yoga Vasantham.k

Agriculture graduate with practical exposure to farm management, farmer engagement, sustainable agriculture and rural development, complemented by experience in an agri-food business. Experienced in working with farming households, conducting field-level assessments, documenting agricultural practices and resource conditions, and supporting farmer training and community engagement. Academic exposure includes livestock production, animal husbandry, farm management, agricultural economics and sustainable agriculture.

Currently pursuing an MBA in Agribusiness Management, with an interest in sustainable farm development, farmer entrepreneurship and agricultural value chains.

Business Development & Marketing Executive at myHarvest Farms (2026-06 – 2026-09)

Previous role: Marketing & Value Chain Intern (February – April 2026)

• Supported business and farm-related initiatives within a direct-to-consumer agri-food enterprise, gaining practical exposure to agricultural products, farm-origin communication and consumer-facing value chains.
• Supported activities related to farm consulting and agricultural business communication, connecting agricultural information with practical business and customer requirements.
• Contributed to new business initiatives through presentations, proposals, documentation and cross-functional coordination.
• Gained exposure to product positioning, customer requirements and the relationship between farm-level production, product communication and consumer expectations.
• Worked across business and operational activities within a growing agri-food enterprise, developing understanding of the practical challenges involved in connecting agricultural production with markets.

Agricultural & Rural Development Intern at ICAR–MYRADA Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) (2025-11 – Present)

• Interacted with farmers and gained exposure to Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and rural enterprise models.
• Gained practical exposure to sustainable agriculture, watershed management and community-based natural resource management.
• Developed understanding of community participation and institutional approaches to rural development.

Precision Agriculture & Soil Analysis Intern at VIT Agri Clinic (2025-05 – 2025-05)

• Conducted soil and water analysis for nutrient assessment and agricultural management.
• Used QGIS, ArcGIS and Google Earth Engine for agricultural mapping and data visualisation.
• Supported preparation of farmer-oriented agricultural advisories using field and analytical information.

Agricultural Laboratory Intern at National Agro Foundation (2025-06 – 2025-06)

• Conducted soil, water and food-quality analysis, including nutrient, microbiological and selected heavy-metal assessments.
• Worked with HPLC, GC, AAS, Flame Photometer, Kjeldahl apparatus and spectrophotometer.
• Supported data analysis, reporting, quality assurance and sample traceability.

Industry Attachment at Green Tech Bio

• Gained exposure to biofertilizers, biopesticides and agricultural input products, including formulation, packaging and quality-control processes.
• Developed understanding of manufacturer–distributor–farmer relationships and agricultural input value chains.

Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) at VIT Vellore (2025 – 2025)

• Conducted Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and interacted directly with farming households to understand local agricultural practices, production constraints, resource conditions and livelihood needs.
• Collected and documented field information on cropping patterns, farm practices, irrigation, resource availability and farmer-level challenges.
• Observed farm-level decision-making related to production practices, input use and resource management.
• Organised farmer meetings and agricultural awareness programmes, including digital agriculture training for 70+ farmers and officials.
• Presented field observations, findings and recommendations to faculty and agricultural officials.

Farmer Attachment Programme (FAP) at VIT Vellore (2025 – 2025)

• Worked directly with a farm household for one year, gaining practical exposure to crop planning, input use, irrigation and farm-level decision-making.
• Observed practical challenges related to resource allocation, production decisions and farm risks.
• Developed understanding of how farm-level decisions influence agricultural productivity and household livelihood requirements.

MBA in Agribusiness Management – IGNOU (2026)

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture – Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT, Vellore) (2022 – 2026)