Highly motivated Agricultural Professional with a Master's degree in Agriculture (Plant Breeding & Genetics) and demonstrably successful in providing advisory services to farmers. Leverage a strong understanding of agri-finance to achieve business targets for loan portfolios. Skilled in loan proposal preparation, cross-functional department liaison and ensuring AML/CFT compliance. Proven ability to reduce CAD exceptions
Key Strengths:
Plant Breeding & Genetics Expertise:
Deep knowledge of plant science principles applied to improve crop yields and quality.
Agri-Finance Knowledge:
Advise farmers on securing financing and navigate loan programs.
Business Acumen:
Proven ability to achieve assigned business targets for loan portfolio growth
Interdepartmental Collaboration:
Effectively liaise and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
Providing on-farm technical assistance in land preparation, crop management, harvest / post-harvest management, and finally linking farmers to the buyers / markets
Motivating farmers in bringing more area under high value crops thus improving crop diversification
Providing extension services to the community and farmers for better crop productivity and diversification
Informing farmers regarding the government interventions for the farmers and farming community
Conduct SWOT analysis and develop a business plan for the farms of contact farmers
Conducting surveys from time to time.