Junior Agronomist Job in Louis Dreyfus Company
Junior Agronomist
Louis Dreyfus Company
4+ weeks ago
- Bengaluru, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
- Not Disclosed
- Full-time
Job Summary
Company Description Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally. Job Description Implementation and supervision of agreed research methodology for crop estimation analytical Contribution to the development of the research methodology and strategy. Continuous review of the methodology being applied in view of observations made during crop tours. Conduct crop tours across different regions of India. The Job involves extensive travel across India. Estimate cotton area by collecting data from a) official sources regularly b) Confirmation of area estimates through visual estimation of area changes c) Farmer interviews d) Gathering of information from third parties like research institutes, Seed industry, Agri departments etc. Highlight the risks to the crop estimate by working out various scenarios. Assessment of the impact of various scenarios on yields and associated probabilities such as weather, pests, diseases and changing costs or supply of inputs or labor etc. Close monitoring of weather developments and long-term forecasts to update production estimates. Analyze trends, evaluate behaviors etc. and make appropriate conclusions. Conducting detailed cost of production & Gross margins studies. Regularly monitor the crop development using Agronomical and statistical tools. Ability to think analytically, detect errors, determine causes, and make corrections. Work as part of a team and ensure the team meets its objectives. Communication of the findings in the form of well-argued crop tour report Additional Information Additional Information for the job Diversity & Inclusion LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
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