Vivek Sharma Jallim

• Agronomic Expertise: Leverage in-depth knowledge of agronomy to provide tailored solutions to clients, optimizing crop yields and addressing diverse agricultural challenges.
• Technical Product Promotion: Promote and demonstrate advanced agricultural products, including fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, distributors, and other stakeholders, fostering trust and ensuring long-term partnerships.
• Sales Achievement: Consistently exceed sales targets by understanding customer needs, providing expert advice, and delivering high-quality products.
• Market Analysis: Conduct field visits and market research to identify emerging trends and customer needs, helping shape company strategies and product offerings.
• Training and Support: Deliver technical training and support to clients, ensuring optimal product usage and improved agricultural practices.
• Sustainability Advocacy: Promote sustainable farming practices by integrating environmentally friendly solutions into customer recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, marketing, and logistics teams to align product offerings with market demands and ensure timely delivery.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Act as a trusted advisor, addressing customer concerns with precision and offering innovative agronomic solutions to complex challenges.
• Proactive Communication: Regularly engage in outreach activities, such as trade shows, seminars, and field demonstrations, to expand the company's reach and enhance its reputation in the agricultural industry.

This role allows me to combine my technical agronomic expertise with a passion for sales, making a measurable impact on clients' productivity and Blychem Ltd.'s growth.

• Performed gap analysis to assess farm practices against Global GAP standards
• Identified areas needing improvement for compliance
• Train farm management and staff on Global GAP standards and requirements.
• Provide guidance on best practices for record-keeping and documentation.
• Assist in developing and organizing required documentation, such as farm policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and records.
• Ensure all processes are documented in compliance with Global GAP standards.
• Advise on modifications or upgrades to infrastructure, such as storage facilities, water sources, and hygiene stations.
• Ensure use of potable water in all processes as required by Global GAP.
• Review and guide on proper use, storage, and disposal of agrochemicals and fertilizers.
• Help create and implement pesticide application schedule that meets safety and environmental standards.
• Develop and implement food safety protocols, including personal hygiene practices for farmworkers.
• Ensure proper handling, harvesting, and post-harvest practices to minimize contamination risks.
• Promote sustainable farming practices that minimize environmental impact.
• Assist in establishing waste management and recycling processes.
• Design system to maintain detailed records of planting, fertilization, pest control, harvesting, and worker training.
• Ensure traceability for every batch of produce.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure readiness for external certification audits.
• Provide corrective action plans for any identified non-compliances.
• Coordinate with certification body for scheduling and preparing for audits.
• Act as liaison during audit process and provide clarification to auditors.
• Develop post-certification action plan for maintaining compliance and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate farm practices regularly to ensure ongoing adherence to Global GAP standards.

• After my internship I was offered the job on a contractual basis. My first mission was the implementation of an Integrated Pest and Disease Management Strategy in the Orchard, Vegetable Garden and Nursery. Fruit flies and Greening were the main nuisances which were causing severe harms to the department’s revenues.
• I started getting engaged in training programs to learn about technology, machinery operation, and safety protocols specific to agricultural operations.
• In May 2019, I was given additional responsibility with the operation of the vegetable production unit. I got to produce lettuce and cabbages, mainly, in huge batches. This led to the confirmation of my job in May 2020.
• In May 2021, I was conferred the opportunity to manage the complete operations of an Orchard and Cut Flower Production Unit which involved activities such as Planning, Organizing, Budget Management and coordinating sales and marketing activities. I had even had the chance to manage activities in the nursery unit during that time.
• In January 2023, I started managing the operations of a Vanilla Production Unit alongside my existing responsibilities.

As a trainee in an agricultural company, my role was focused on gaining valuable hands-on experience and knowledge within the agricultural industry. My responsibilities included:

• Learning about different aspects of agricultural production, such as crop cultivation, implementation of an integrated pest and disease management. I was introduced to the Smart Agriculture Project by Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture.
• Participating in fieldwork and farm activities under the supervision of experienced agricultural professionals.
• Assisting with tasks related to planting, harvesting, irrigation, and pest control to gain practical skills.

Throughout my training, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the day-to-day operations of Domaine de Labourdonnais, learn from seasoned experts from CIRAD and FAREI, and develop a deep understanding of the agricultural sector.