Dr. Pushpdeep Sharma
Bridging Science, Sustainability and Rural Enterprise Development
Dr. Pushpdeep Sharma is an experienced agriculture and horticulture professional with nearly three decades of expertise spanning research, consultancy, training, agribusiness development, and sustainable farming systems. His multidisciplinary background combines technical excellence in horticulture with a strong understanding of agribusiness economics, enabling him to develop practical and commercially viable solutions for farmers, entrepreneurs, institutions, and development organizations.
Holding an M.Sc. in Horticulture, an M.A. in Economics, and specialized Agribusiness Management training from MANAGE, Hyderabad, Dr. Sharma brings a unique perspective that integrates production technology, business viability, sustainability, and rural development.
Areas of Expertise
• Mushroom Production & Commercial Cultivation
• Regenerative & Sustainable Farming Systems
• Agrotourism & Rural Enterprise Development
• Agroforestry & Integrated Farming Models
• Value Addition & Post-Harvest Management
• Agricultural Residue Utilization
• Agribusiness Economics & Project Evaluation
• Training, Consultancy & Capacity Building
International Experience
Dr. Sharma has contributed to commercial button mushroom production initiatives in the Netherlands and Belgium and has been associated with agricultural collaborations and development initiatives in Uganda, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Professional Focus
His work focuses on helping stakeholders improve productivity, sustainability, profitability, and long-term resilience through practical, science-based solutions that align economic growth with environmental responsibility.
Core Competencies
✓ Mushroom Production Systems
✓ Regenerative Agriculture
✓ Agribusiness Planning
✓ Agroforestry Models
✓ Agrotourism Development
✓ Value Addition & Processing
✓ Residue Management
✓ Training & Consultancy