Education

• M.Sc. (Agriculture)
• Ph.D. (Horticulture)
• Nationality: Indian

 Professional Service Career

• Agriculture Officer, Dept. of Agriculture, Maharashtra – 1964–1970
• Assistant Professor (Horticulture), College of Agriculture, Pune – 1970–1979
• Associate Professor (Horticulture), College of Agriculture, Kolhapur – 1979–1984
• Professor (Horticulture / Floriculture), Pune – 1984–1989
• Professor of Horticulture, Pune – 1989–1994
• Associate Director of Research, Pune – 1994–1997
• In-Charge Principal, Horticulture College, Pune – 1998–1999
• Retired on 28th February 1999

 Professional Valuation Experience

• Member – Indian Institute of Valuers (since 2000)
• Conducted 250+ valuation assignments.
• Valuations prepared & submitted for:
  • Courts: Pune, Beed, Solapur, Ahmednagar, Shrirampur, Nashik, Bijapur.
  • Institutions: Ramakrishna Math (Pune), Panjrapol (Nashik).
  • Infrastructure Projects: NH-4 (Bhor), Aurangabad Airport, Irrigation projects (Ujani, Kukadi, Nira, Weoghar, Jaikwadi, Almatti – Karnataka).

Specialized Valuations include:

• Greenhouses (roses), cold storage units.
• Horticultural crops: Tomato, Brinjal, Onions, Grapes, Mango, Guava, Pomegranate, Oranges, Coconut.
• Dryland horticulture: Amla, Woodapple.
• Forestry: Teak, Bamboo, Raiwal.
• Medicinal & Aromatic plants, ornamentals, and spices.
• Urban & rural tree valuations (tree farming, plantations, city trees).

 Key Contributions to Valuation Methodology

• Developed scientific methods for estimation of tree age, yield, and productivity.
• Standardized yield recording sheets across stages (nursery, pre-bearing, full-bearing, non-bearing).
• Introduced tree grouping techniques for valuation efficiency.
• Defined average cost of cultivation models.
• Pioneered systematic classification of trees for valuation purposes.

 Achievements & Recognitions

• Author of 72 books on Agriculture and Horticulture.
• Best Book Awards for publications on Grapes and Gardening.
• Gold Medal – International Wine Society.
• Vasantrao Naik Krishi Puraskar (State-level recognition).
• MRDBS Award for Grape Research.
• Media Contributor: 62 Radio talks (AIR Pune) and 22 TV appearances (Doordarshan Mumbai).
• Research Contributions: 45 research articles and 310 Marathi articles.
• 190 Farmers’ Rallies and 4 Contingent Tours conducted.
• International Exposure: Study tour to Europe (1974).

 Role at Accurate Valuers and Engineering Services

As an Associate Consultant for over 18 years, Dr. Bhujbal brings unmatched expertise in agriculture and horticulture valuation. His role includes:

• Leading Agri & Horticulture Valuations for land, crops, orchards, plantations, and greenhouses.
• Providing expert inputs for TEV Reports & LIE Assignments in the agriculture sector.
• Delivering scientifically backed methodologies for valuation, ensuring accuracy and credibility before banks, courts, and institutions.
• Guiding valuation teams with his research-driven approach and deep domain expertise.