Agronomist – Sustainable Cotton (Regenerative Agriculture)

Varaha is seeking an experienced Agronomist for their Sustainable Cotton initiative in Wardha, Maharashtra. The role involves implementing regenerative farming practices, conducting farmer training, and analyzing agronomic data. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Agronomy or related fields, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills in Marathi, Hindi, and English are required. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.
We are seeking an experienced Agronomist to lead our regenerative cotton farming initiatives in Maharashtra. The role focuses on designing and implementing sustainable cotton cultivation practices, improving soil health, and supporting carbon project development.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Implement regenerative and climate-resilient cotton farming practices.
• Supervise and conduct farmer training, field trials, and capacity-building programs.
• Collect and analyze agronomic data to support Monitoring, Reporting Verification (MRV) frameworks.
• Work closely with carbon, sustainability, and impact teams to integrate field insights.
• Develop technical content: SOPs, training manuals, and project reports.
• Engage with farmers, FPOs, NGOs, and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications
• Master’s degree or higher in Agronomy, Agriculture, or Soil Science.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sustainable or regenerative cotton projects (preferably in Maharashtra or other Indian cotton belts).
• Strong understanding of cotton agronomy, soil health, and sustainable farming.
• Experience working with farmers and rural communities.
• Effective communication skills in Marathi, Hindi, and English.

Preferred
• Experience in carbon farming, MRV systems, and certification schemes.
• Familiarity with GIS, remote sensing, or digital agri-tools.

Additional Information

What we offer

Join a small, ambitious, and international team and enjoy the following benefits:
• Competitive salary and benefits package (ESOP)
• Key role in shaping a fast-growing climate tech startup
• Support for learning & professional development
• A culture of undogmatic, unbureaucratic creativity and collaboration

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Varaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.