Mulberry Agronomy & Nutrition Manager

Key Responsibilities 

Yield Improvement 

• Actively drive yield improvement and land productivity across all Savannah Seritech plantations, through optimized planting density, irrigation, pruning, and nutrient management. 
  
• Manage the scaling of our plantations from 10 to 50+ acres over the next year without compromising yield. 
  
• Identify and grow new varieties of mulberry most suitable for yield and product quality targets. 
  

Mulberry Management & Nutrition 

• Develop and oversee protocols for mulberry propagation, planting, pruning, irrigation, pest/disease control, and nutrient management. 
  
• Establish soil testing and nutrient replenishment schedules (organic manure, compost, biofertilizers, etc.) to improve soil fertility and plant vigor. 
  

Field Operations & Team Leadership 

• Manage field agronomy teams and supervise daily plantation activities across Savannah Seritech sites. 
  
• Keep records on and track performance of plantation yield per acre, leaf protein %, pest incidence, and other plant health factors. 
  
• Collaborate closely with silkworm rearing teams to synchronize feed availability, quality, and supply chain logistics. 
  

Farmer Integration & Training 

• Develop training materials and farmer support programs to ensure consistent mulberry quality across partner farms. 
  
• Support the design and rollout of outgrower models for smallholder inclusion. 
  

Research, Innovation & Sustainability 

• Partner with research institutions (e.g., KALRO, KEPHIS, CSB India) to test improved mulberry varieties and sustainable agronomic practices. 
  
• Contribute to regenerative agriculture initiatives, including soil carbon enhancement, intercropping systems, and biodiversity restoration. 
  
• Identify and pilot technologies that improve monitoring (e.g., drone mapping, multispectral imaging for leaf health). 
  

Budgeting & Reporting 

• Prepare and manage annual agronomy budgets and procurement plans. 
  
• Track and report monthly progress on yield, feed quality, and site productivity. 
  

Requirements 

• Mulberry cultivation experience with proven success managing commercial-scale plantations or farmer networks. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agroforestry, Plant Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 
  
• Minimum 7 years of experience in plantation management, crop nutrition, or agroforestry (experience with perennial crops required). 
  
• Strong understanding of soil fertility management, plant physiology, and nutrient analysis. 
  
• Demonstrated experience in yield improvement programs, agronomic trials, and performance monitoring. 
  
• Hands-on leadership experience managing large teams and farm operations. 
  
• Familiarity with sustainable or regenerative agriculture practices. 
  
• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and digital farm management tools. 
  
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills. 
  
• Passion for climate-positive agriculture and smallholder impact.