Nilofar Saiyad
Summary
Self-motivated Agronomist with advanced soil management and crop production knowledge and specialized skills in greenhouse environment. Demonstrated passion for promoting and implementing sustainable agriculture practices. Supports collaboration with local breeding and agronomy teams to coordinate activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agronomist
Anand Agricultural University
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed customized nutrient management plans to optimize plant health and yield potential.
- Supervised fertilizer and pesticide applications.
- Implemented pest and weed control measures.
- Conducted soil samples for analysis to determine future crop placement.
- Implemented integrated pest management strategies that minimized chemical usage while maintaining effective control over harmful pests.
- Monitored field trials, collected data, and analyzed results to assess the effectiveness of various agronomic interventions.
- Performed crop breeding studies and utilized findings to increase yield and quality.
- Trained and instructed staff on products and agronomic principles.
- Assisted farmers in implementing improved cultivation techniques, resulting in increased productivity and profitability.
Agronomy Research Fellow
Anand Agricultural University
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Contributed to research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise, practice, experience, and qualifications.
- Recorded data from research to allow for accurate analysis.
- Studied and observed crop behavior, vegetative and generative growth, nutrient deficiencies.
- Collected samples weekly and monthly to analyze different parameters such as major and micro nutrients, crop length, leaf/stem ratio, fruit set and weight, growth and yield etc.
- Registered any pest and disease found in crop plants and implemented corrective actions such as type of pesticides, their usage method, frequency and safety measures.
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture (Major in Soil Science And Agronomy)
Anand Agricultural University
Anand, Gujarat01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Anand Agricultural University
Anand, Gujarat05.2012
Skills
- Soil sample analysis
- Plant breeding experience
- Fertilizer expertise
- Agrochemical Application Knowledge
- Crop care consultation
- Integrated Pest Management
- Crop Rotation Planning
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Crop Management Expertise
- Sustainable agriculture strategies
- Soil Science Expertise
Certification
Grower Pesticide Safety Course
Validity: May 2029
Additional Information
Canada PR holder
Timeline
Agronomist
Anand Agricultural University
05.2021 - 07.2023
Agronomy Research Fellow
Anand Agricultural University
04.2019 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Agriculture (Major in Soil Science And Agronomy)
Anand Agricultural University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Anand Agricultural University
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