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Hamdan Ali Khan
Who am I
Agricultural professional with over 8 years of experience in crop protection and seed product R&D. Highly skilled in customer service and problem-solving to ensure customer satisfaction. Demonstrates excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills with a proven track record in business development. Capable of working independently and as part of a team, with a strong work ethic and exceptional professionalism.
Doctor of Philosophy – PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science
University of Agriculture, Peshawar | 2024
M.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, Agronomy
University of Agriculture, Peshawar | 2015
B.Sc (Hons) , Agnonomy
University of Agriculture, Peshawar | 2013
Senior Agronomist
Zhejiang Erfentian Food Co., Ltd | Nov 2024 – Present I lead product development for rice and corn, focusing on yield, quality, and resilience. I manage new projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and sustainability goals. By collaborating with cross-functional teams and using data-driven insights, I optimize agronomic practices while maintaining compliance and quality control.
Market Development Agronomist
Bayer Pakistan PVT LTD | Sep 2020 – Nov 2024 As an agriculture consultant at Bayer Pakistan, I manage corn crop product development, hybrid registration, and seed import trials. I train teams on trial execution and assess corn hybrids for yield, disease resistance, and stress tolerance. Additionally, I evaluate crop protection products on key crops in Central Punjab and actively support sales through planning, meetings, and field events.
Research Agronomist (Breeding)
Bayer Pakistan PVT LTD | May 2016 – Aug 2020 I manage breeding and PS4 stage trials in KPK during autumn and work at the Lahore research station in spring. My role includes overseeing NUYT and PEQ trials, conducting GPS-based field mapping, and designing layouts. I handle trial management, agronomy setup, data collection, and hybrid evaluation while organizing farmer meetings and field days with the sales team.
Area Leader (Sales manager)
Kanzo AG | Dec 2014 – May 2016 I lead business operations and strategic initiatives while overseeing research and development activities to drive innovation and growth.Spearheaded the advancement and development of multiple CP and Seed products, including:
DK-7024 (Corn Spring hybrid), DK-6321 (Corn Spring hybrid), DK-8022 (Corn Autumn hybrid)
Ambition Complete (Bio stimulant)
Infinito (Potato and Tomato crop Late blight product)
ADENGO Xtra (Corn herbicide)
Serenade (First ever Bacterial potato seed treatment)
Innovative Agricultural Solutions
Zero Tillage Planter
Introduced the zero tillage planter in Pakistan, enhancing soil conservation and crop yield efficiency for farmers.
Multi Nozzle Sprayer Lance
Designed a multi nozzle sprayer lance to optimize the application of ADENGO Xtra, supporting its business growth.
Boom Sprayer
Designed a boom sprayer to enhance the application efficiency of ADENGO Xtra, supporting its business growth.
Awards and Recognition
Market Development Commercial Excellence program winner in SEAP 2023
Sustainability champion in APAC 2023
Top performance award 2022 in Market Development team Pakistan
Bay Star Award for 100% trial submission and timely, transparent data entry in 2021.
Publications
- Agronomics of Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Under Phosphorus Doses, Organic Amendments, and Tillage Practices Across
the Years - Impact of Phosphorus, Organic Sources, and Tillage Management on Wheat Yield and Yield Components
- Yield Response of Wheat to Sorghum Extract and Herbicide (Affinity) Application at Different Growth Stages
- Phosphorus and Zinc Fertilization on Maize Yield and Yield Components