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# Rakesh Kuppili on Tal

## Headline

Program Manager, Agroecology

## About

Seasoned Program Manager with extensive experience in designing and managing agroecology projects\. Successfully led initiatives for Access Livelihoods, benefiting 550 women farmers in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh\. Experience in developing agroecological production systems, capacity building, and market linkage for sustainable agriculture\. Previous role as Senior Executive Marketing at Rallis India, specializing in data analysis, sales performance, and project execution\. Demonstrates strong leadership, community engagement, and strategic planning skills\.

## Location

Hyderabad

## Work experience

Program Manager at Access Livelihoods, Feb 2023 \- Present · 3 yrs 3 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, In February 2023, I joined Access Livelihoods as the Head of Agroecology\. My role here allowed me to design and manage agroecology projects in two clusters: Kodangal \(Vikarabad, Telangana\) and Kotturu \(Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh\)\. These projects were part of the larger vision of establishing 15,000 agroecology farmers\. In Kodangal, I worked with 300 women farmers, and in Kotturu, with 250 farmers\. The primary crops in these regions include Redgram, Groundnut, Ajwain in Kodangal, and Turmeric, Cashew, Paddy in Kotturu\. My responsibilities included developing production practices for agroecological transition, ensuring that the yields and productivity were maintained\. I organized Kharif training programs, Farmer Field Schools, and exposure visits to enhance the farmers' knowledge and practices\. One of my key achievements was facilitating market linkages for sustainable produce, ensuring that the products fetched premium prices through traditional processing methods\. Additionally, I managed a Women Entrepreneurship Program aimed at empowering women with limited access to education or those who were school dropouts\. This nine\-month project included three months of classroom sessions followed by six months of incubation\. We trained 75 women across Kodangal and Loisingha, equipping them with managerial skills required to establish and run successful enterprises\. The program was a significant success, and many of these women have now become successful entrepreneurs\. In my capacity as the regional manager, I also oversaw the operations of Farmer Producer Companies \(FPCs\) in Kodangal and Kotturu\. These FPCs play a crucial role in achieving profitability and providing services to farmers\. We managed to reach a turnover of ₹1 crore through sales from these FPCs, ensuring timely repayments of loans and marketing products and services to both consumers and farmers\.

Personal goal pursuit at Career Break, May 2022 \- Jan 2023 · 9 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, After COVID, I wanted to follow my passion towards agriculture\. I practised the cultivation of Organic Cereals, Pulses, and Vegetables\. Though I was partially practising agriculture, I believed that this journey would not only bring me closer to nature but also contribute towards sustainable and healthy food production\. My passion for agriculture is deeply rooted in my upbringing, and I wanted to integrate traditional knowledge with modern techniques to make a meaningful impact on the farming community and the environment\. During this period, I cultivated a variety of organic crops including Sesame, Green Gram, Black Gram, Marigold, Paddy, and Leafy Vegetables\. Each crop presented its own set of challenges and opportunities\. For instance, growing summer leafy vegetables required innovative solutions to overcome the harsh conditions, and I successfully managed to supply farm\-fresh organic leafy vegetables to local households\. My experience with Kharif Paddy involved both conventional and organic farming methods, allowing me to identify best management practices that maximize profitability and sustainability\. One of the significant aspects of my journey was identifying better marketing channels for the farm produce\. This not only ensured that the crops reached a wider audience but also provided fair pricing to the farmers, promoting the economic sustainability of organic farming\. My hands\-on experience in farming as an enterprise helped me understand the intricacies of the agricultural supply chain and the importance of establishing robust market linkages\.

Senior Marketing Executive at Rallis India Ltd, Apr 2019 \- Jun 2022 · 3 yrs 3 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, In my previous role, I generated comprehensive tables, pivot reports, and charts to support strategic decision\-making\. Conducted in\-depth pricing structure analysis for competitor products of Insecticides, Herbicides and Fungicides\. Conducted an in\-depth sales performance analysis across various regions, identifying essential products that contributed significantly to revenue and gross margin\. Additionally, I assisted in the product pricing function by evaluating product performance and establishing key performance indicators \(KPIs\)\. Prepared detailed proposals for institutional sales, optimizing discount structures to maximize profitability\. Furthermore, I developed and implemented strategic crop calendars to enhance our product\-focused initiatives\. Through these efforts, I was crucial in driving business growth and ensuring data\-driven decisions\. Coordinated with backend app developers to manage Samadhan's app requirements\. Evaluated the competitor apps and benchmarked the feature requirement\. I worked on Crop Advisory modules for calendar\-based recommendations\. I have simultaneously helped in digital and advocacy\-based marketing of plant protection chemicals\.

Intern at RAW Pressery, Apr 2018 \- May 2018 · 2 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Worked in the Quality and Production Department to maintain juice quality by following Standard Operating Procedures \(SOPs\)\. Proposed strategies for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and disposal, contributing to improved efficiency and sustainability in production processes\.

Intern at Adani Wilmar Limited, Apr 2018 \- Apr 2018 · 1 mo, Maharashtra, India, Assessed the animal feed market in the Kolhapur region of Maharashtra to identify opportunities for market entry as a feed manufacturer\. Utilized by\-products from oil refining to explore potential feed manufacturing, providing valuable market insights and recommendations for expansion\.

## Education

Postgraduate Degree, Agricultural Business and Management, symbiosis institute of international business

Bachelor's degree, Agriculture, General, Acharya N\.G\. Ranga Agricultural University

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