?Agronomic Expert - Seed Production (Cereals Crops)
Company Name -
Yug Kisan Parv Women Farmers Producer Company Limited (
yugkisanfpc.in
)
Location:
Wardha, MH, India
Experience:
Minimum 3 years in seed production of cereals and pulses
Key Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and oversee production of
Foundation
,
Registered
, and
Certified
seed classes, ensuring adherence to national/international standards.
Foundation seed: progeny of breeder seed, maintained under strict supervision for genetic purity and identity
Registered seed: progeny of foundation seed, handled and certified to be suitable for producing certified seed
Certified seed: progeny of foundation or registered seed, produced under regulated standards, inspected, tested, and tagged for commercial distribution
Conduct and supervise field inspections, ensure seed conditioning, laboratory testing, and proper tagging as per the Indian Minimum Seed Certification Standards (IMSC) or other relevant certification norms
Liaise with State Seed Certification Agencies, ICAR, NSC, SAUs, and other stakeholders to coordinate seed certification processes and ensure compliance.
Implement quality control protocols and monitor purity, germination, and contamination levels at all production stages.
Train and mentor technical staff and growers on seed production best practices, isolation requirements, and record-keeping.
Education:
Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Agronomy, Seed Science, Plant Breeding, or related field.
Experience:
At least
3 years
in seed production specifically focusing on cereals and pulses, with hands-on experience across foundation, registered, and certified seed classes.
Knowledge & Skills:
Deep understanding of seed class systems (Breeder ? Foundation ? Registered ? Certified) and certification protocols
Familiarity with national seed certification agencies and institutional frameworks (e.g., ICAR, NSC, SAUs, SSCAs).
Proficient in seed health, germination, purity testing, and regulatory compliance.
Job Type: Full-time