Dr. B.L. MENARIA

Phone: +91-742******* / +91-637******* E-mail: adgqk5@r.postjobfree.com / adgqk5@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Strategic Agronomist and Seed Specialist with demonstrated history of working in the farming industry. Skilled in Agronomy and development, seed systems specialist, contract farming, Supply Chain Management, Research & Development, and Government and stakeholder relations.

Identified and implemented strategies for seed distribution to meet the project goals; managed development activities of the seed project by providing guidance for proper planning, designing, data collection and analysis.

Analysed and incubated seed business models linking farmers to markets and improved farmers access to critical inputs of information, services and products.

Synchronized supply and demand by coordinating with resources.

Extensive contribution to increasing productivity and profitability of small and marginal farmers and facilitating agri-business investments & market access.

Proven skills in directing cross-functional teams using interactive and motivational leadership.

Had working experience on SAP and actively involved in development of seed system module.

CRITICAL STRENGTHS & COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning

Operations

Farm Management

Supply Chain Management

Stakeholder Management

Product Promotions & Launches

Research & Development

Resource Optimization

Marketing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

June 2019 to Present: Vibha Seeds Group (Nusun Genetic Research Ltd.), Hyderabad, India as Vice President Operations & Marketing

Spearheaded organization operation through coordination and directing activities, which are consistent with established policies, goals and objectives.

Supervise seed R&D, seed production, sales and marketing, licensing, development and legal & regulatory affairs.

Budget, direct, support, and manage the activities of the company's managers, field crops and vegetables seeds breeding program, development program, seed production program, and farm operations.

Build and strengthen the company's network of Seeds marketing, breeding and production to source innovative, easier-to-grow, superior-quality products.

Set product sales goals and new variety introduction goals, and track the business results of each product group of field crops and vegetables seeds.

Lead in developing and executing the company's strategic plan and help oversee ongoing company-wide business operations.

Recruit, train, and develop professional staff across each reporting department.

Developing C&F, distributor and dealers network.

Finalizing Product agreements, breeding agreements and seed production contracts.

Ensuring continuous operational performance improvement by managing changes to strategy, structure and resources.

Supplier selection, acquisition, contracting, and management both for procurement and sales.

Lead and ensure representation at industry trade events, conferences, university education/ research, and trial locations.

Liasioning with government bodies, distributor networks and other regulatory bodies

Sep 2013 to May 2018: Elgon Kenya Limited, Nairobi, Kenya

Growth Path:

Sep 2013 to Jun 2016: Manager, Seeds Production

Jul 2016 to May 2018: Head of Seed Production and R&D

Key Responsibilities:

As Head of Seed Production and R&D

Spearheaded commercial seed production and development activities includes seed production planning, budgeting, monitoring, licensing of new varieties and hybrids, trials & demos and legal & regulatory affairs.

Prepared production plan and budgets for commercial/ certified seeds as well as early generation seeds (Hybrid Maize, StrigaAway (IR) Maize, Hybrid Rice and Beans).

Managed out-growers/vendors/organizers to produce quality seed at economical cost.

Led a team of Seed Production Managers and Officers and product development team.

Managed the processing and warehousing of raw and processed seed, Packaging, inventory, seed testing and distribution.

Managed trials and testing of new products with Universities, KALRO and KEPHIS.

Generate demand of field crops and vegetable seeds, Fertilizer and pesticides through trials & demos in East Africa Region.

Training and capacity building of Field staff and dealers/ distributors by adopting various strategies to achieve the targets.

Coordinate with sales and marketing team.

Managed import of vegetable seeds, its certification by regulatory authority, repackaging, and branding as per needs.

Export of vegetables and maize seeds to East Africa regions.

As Manager, Seed Production

Managed production planning, budgeting and monitoring of early generation seeds (Foundation/ Basic seeds) and Certified Hybrid seeds of maize, rice and beans.

Scaled up the foundation seeds to cater to the needs of the production plan.

Monitored sourcing, procurement and logistics of raw seeds by organizing production along with out-growers and in-house production.

Team & Farm Management.

Highlights:

Led Research and Development activities for pre-commercial and stock seeds, licensing of new products, seed production research (SPR), field trials and demos as well as promotional work in East Africa region (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia).

Collaborated with National Seed Regulatory bodies in East Africa Region, KEPHIS, NARO, TOSCI, STAK and AFSTA.

Established Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) with Ministry of Agriculture, CIMMYT, KALRO, African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and local bodies for seed certification, research & development.

Dec 2011 to Aug 2013: The Oil & Protein Company Ltd., Blantyre, Malawi as Plant Nutrition and Production Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Steered the entire gamut of activities of production and procurement planning, budgeting and monitoring of Soybean and Sunflower seeds.

Identified and selected seeds/commercial production growers and areas.

Procurement and Supply of agricultural input such as Seeds, Pesticides, Fertilizer to farmers.

Developed best Fertilizers Management practice needed for each crops, including rates of fertilizers and application options available in the market.

Provided technical support, addressed issues with crop management, plant nutrition and fertilizer management, pest and disease management as well as conflict management.

Planning, budgeting and conduction of field trials in association with Local Farmers

Organised agricultural extension, awareness and capacity building of contracted farmers.

Apr 2008 to Oct 2011: Vibha Agrotech Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Growth Path:

Apr 2008 to Mar 2009: Agronomist (Foundation Seed)

Apr 2009 to Oct 2011: Manager (Foundation Seed Production)

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitated production planning and budgeting activities; monitored foundation seed production of Cotton, Maize, Pearl Millet, Sorghum and Paddy on farmers’ fields as well as on company farms.

Identified and selected new seed production areas and growers; rendered technical support to various production sites; addressed issues with crop management, pest and disease management as well as in time agronomy.

Developed best package of practices for production of parental lines for different locations.

Coordinated and liaised with breeders, production team, finance department and local bodies.

Team & Farm Management.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES

Jun 2006 to Dec 2007: Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India as Project Manager

Worked under the International Tropical Timber Organization, Japan sponsored project “Operational Strategy for Sustainable Forestry Development with Community Participation in India”.

May 2005 to Jun 2006: College of Technology and Engineering, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India as Senior Research Fellow

Worked under the National Oilseeds and Vegetable Oils Development Board (NOVOD) sponsored project “Demonstration and Plantation of Jatropha curcas for Biodiesel Production”.

EDUCATION CREDENTIALS

Ph.D. Agronomy from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur, Rajasthan in 2005.

M.Sc. (Ag.) Agronomy from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur, Rajasthan in 2001 (3.93/4.00 OGPA).

B.Sc. (Ag. Hons.) from Rajasthan Agricultural University (RAU), Bikaner, Rajasthan in 1999 (68.62%)

CONFERENCES / TRAININGS ATTENDED

International Phytosanitary Conference (2016), KEPHIS, Nairobi, Kenya

Workshop on Production and Supply of MCMV Free Seed throughout Seed Value Chain by AATF (2016), Kampala, Uganda

Commercialization of WEMA Hybrids in Africa Training Workshop (2016), Nairobi, Kenya

Insect Resistance Management (IRM) Workshop (2015), Nairobi, Kenya

Training on Seed Field and Processing Inspection as per OECD and Seed Sampling & Testing as per ISTA Rules (2014) by KEPHIS, Nairobi, Kenya

Soil Fertility Orientation Course by Rajasthan College of Agriculture and Potash & Phosphate Institute of Canada India Programme

Training on Agri-Clinics & Agri-Business conducted by Govt. of India at RICEM, Jaipur

REFERENCES

Mr. Manish Tyagi, International Business Manager

Kaveri Seed Company Ltd

Hyderabad, India

Phone: +91-999*******, Email: adgqk5@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Bimal R. Kantaria, Managing Director

Elgon Kenya Limited

Nairobi, Kenya

Phone: +254-*********, Email: adgqk5@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL DETAILS

Full name : Dr. Bhagwan Lal Menaria

Known as : Dr. B.L. Menaria

Date of Birth : Sept. 9th, 1978

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu and Swahili

Nationality : Indian

Address : 5-A4, Jaagurithi Residency Apartments, Road # 10, East Maredpalli,

Secundrabad (TS) India

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