Hamdan Ali Khan

Senior Agronomist

About me

Cultivating Knowledge, Growing Solutions

Agricultural professional with over 1 0 years of experience providing technical advisory services in crop protection and seed product research and development. Extensive expertise in diagnosing agronomic issues, developing evidence-based crop management solutions, and advising growers and stakeholders on sustainable agricultural practices. Strong background in field trials, data analysis, and interpretation to support informed decision-making. Effective communicator with proven ability to build trusted relationships with farmers, research teams, and industry partners. Highly independent yet collaborative, with a strong commitment to professional standards and agricultural innovation.

Academic Background

A strong foundation in agricultural science backed by prestigious institutions

Ph.D. in Agronomy

The University of Agriculture Peshawar ( 2024 )

Master of Science in Agronomy

The University of Agriculture Peshawar ( 2015 )

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Agronomy

The University of Agriculture Peshawar ( 2013 )

Professional Journey

A career dedicated to advancing agricultural science and helping farmers thrive

Senior Agronomist

Zhejiang Erfentian Food Co., Ltd | Oct 2024 – Present

Provides specialist agronomic consultancy and advisory services to contract farmers and internal production teams to improve crop productivity, quality, and profitability.

Develops and implements crop production plans covering land preparation, seed selection, planting schedules, nutrient management, irrigation, and harvest optimization.
Advises on integrated pest, disease, and weed management (IPM) to ensure crop health and compliance with food safety standards.
Conducts field inspections, crop monitoring, and performance evaluations to assess crop growth, soil conditions, and environmental factors.
Analyzes agronomic data to provide science-based recommendations for yield improvement and risk mitigation.
Supports contract farming programs, ensuring adherence to company agronomic protocols, quality specifications, and sustainability requirements.

Coordinates with procurement, processing, and quality teams to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality agricultural raw materials.
Assists in implementing sustainable and climate smart agricultural practices, including efficient water and nutrient use.
Prepares technical reports, farm performance summaries, and advisory documentation for management and stakeholders.
Delivers training sessions, on farm demonstrations, and technical guidance to farmers and field staff to promote best practices.
Ensures farming operations comply with local agricultural regulations, food safety standards, and environmental guidelines.

Market Development Agronomist

Bayer Pakistan PVT LTD | Sep 2020 – Oct 2024

Designing corn crop product concepts with the breeding, marketing, and sales teams according to customer needs.
Looking after corn hybrid registration for commercialization with govt institutions, (NARC, PARC and FSC&RD).
Coordinating with the Corn regional team (East Asia Pakistan) for corn seed import to be tested in Pakistan and publishing protocols based on the information I share in the system for trials execution.
Training the internal corn team on protocols published in the system for trials execution, trials distribution across planting windows, and types of data collection.

Agronomist (Breeding)

Bayer Pakistan Pvt Ltd - Pakistan, Mardan KPK Research | May 2016 – Aug 2020

Managing breeding and PS4 stage trials across KPK during the autumn season and working at the research station in Lahore during the spring season.
Overseeing National Uniformity Yield Trials (NUYT) and PEQ trials.
Conducting field mapping using GPS and designing field layouts.
Handling on-field trial management, including agronomy setup, data acquisition, compilation, and interpretation.
Technically evaluating promising white and yellow corn hybrids in designated trials.
Organizing farmer meetings and field days with the sales team.

Area Leader (Sales Manager)

Kanzo Ag - Pakistan, Charsadda KPK | Dec 2014 - May 2016

Leading business operations and strategic initiatives.
Overseeing research and development activities.

Achievements

Honored to be recognized by leading organizations for contributions to agricultural science

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 & Achievements

Honored to be recognized by leading organizations for contributions to agricultural science

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 1 00% trial submission and timely, transparent data entry in 2021.

Publications

Contributing to agricultural knowledge through peer-reviewed research

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