Tukaram Badade Patil

Associate Consultant

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India8 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 8 years in agriculture with a focus on cotton.
Led successful launches of 20+ hybrid seed products.
Passionate about sustainable practices and farmer impact.

Stackforce AI infers this person is an Agriculture Professional with expertise in commodity research and sustainable farming practices.

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Skills

Core Skills

Agricultural ResearchData AnalysisSustainable AgricultureProject ManagementMarketing StrategyProduct Development

Other Skills

Microsoft ExcelAgricultural DevelopmentBusiness AnalysisMicrosoft Power BIU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)Agricultural ProductionAgricultural MarketingAgricultural ExtensionMicrosoft PowerPointLeadershipStrategic PlanningManagementRisk AssessmentPublic AdministrationFinancial Accounting

About

I am an agriculture professional with over 8 years of diverse experience in product development, marketing, and commodity research with a deep specialization in cotton from seed to lint. Currently working with Louis Dreyfus Company, I lead research on cotton production trends, integrating farmer survey data, weather analytics, and historical modeling to support strategic trading decisions.Alongside this, I oversee LDC's CSR initiatives on regenerative agriculture, promoting sustainable farming practices and soil health. My previous experience includes launching 20+ hybrids across field and vegetable crops and coordinating pan-India activities with cross-functional teams. I'm passionate about data-driven insights, sustainable practices and farmer centric impact work.

Experience

Louis dreyfus company

Research Analyst

Dec 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos · Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India · On-site

As part of LDC’s commodity research team, I work on cotton production forecasting and crop intelligence, integrating field-level insights with global data to support the trading trategy. My role bridges ground realities with analytical modeling for one of the world’s largest cotton trading firms.
Key Contributions:
Forecasted cotton production trends across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh using agro-climatic data, pest impact, and sowing patterns.
Conducted structured farmer surveys and triangulated inputs with ginners, seed firms, and agri-departments.
Monitored U.S. cotton belt weather using data from ECMWF, JAXA, USDA NSS to analyze global crop outlook.
Published weekly crop updates and strategic insights for domestic and international.
Collaborated on LDC’s CSR initiatives:
Regenerative Agriculture – focused on soil health & climate-resilient practices
Project Jagruti – pink bollworm awareness and IPM training

Microsoft ExcelAgricultural DevelopmentAgricultural ResearchData Analysis

Dharti agro chemicals pvt. ltd.

2 roles

Marketing Executive

Apr 2018 – Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Nagpur Area, India

Managed product launches, marketing strategy, and farmer engagement programs for hybrid seeds across India. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build strong market presence and drive adoption across diverse agro-climatic zones.
Key Contributions:
Successfully launched 20+ hybrid seed products including 4 Bt Cotton hybrids, tailored to regional agronomic needs
Coordinated marketing programs across 12+ states, managing a team of 80+ field personnel
Developed promotional content and product positioning strategies (brochures, digital ads, field demos)
Led on-ground marketing campaigns including field days, exhibitions (Agrovision, Krushik), and dealer meets
Oversaw vendor coordination (designers, printers, digital teams) and budgeting for national marketing programs
Provided input into pricing strategy, packaging, and farmer engagement schemes

Marketing StrategyProduct Development