Sector
Agriculture
Keyword

Livestock Farmers, Livestock Managers, Farm Manager

Minimum ? Preferably BVSc

2 - 7 years of relevant work experience

The tasks a General Manager, Livestock Farm is expected to perform include:Overseeing farm operations such as timely milking, feeding and taking care of the livestock

Budgeting and maintaining accurate financial records Organizing sales and purchases of livestock, farm equipment and other products

Handling paperwork and keeping administrative records Training/instructing and supervising farm workers

Ensuring compliance with government regulations and safety standards Monitoring nutrition and health of the livestock

Ensuring that the livestock farm is profitable and meets projected financial targets

Organizing maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment and machinery

Knowledge of veterinary sciences

Experience of planning, budgeting and implementing large size projects Ability to liaise with industry stakeholders

Ability to manage and lead a team of farm workers

Knowledge of the latest technological advancements in livestock management

Proficient in basic arithmetic and accounting

Knowledge of pests and disease management

Ability to work in a safe and sanitary manner

Proficiency in Hindi or any other local language

MBA preferably in Rural Management or Agribusiness Management

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Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent co-ordination and communication skills Attention to detail

Ability to adapt to rural culture

Hardworking and persistent

Result-oriented

Excellent time management skills Ability to negotiate

It is a field job

Work from home is not available

Part-time jobs and contractual work maybe available

Supervising workers or helpers is required

Local travelling maybe part of the job

Working hours

Working hours are 9 hours everyday for 6 days a week

Overtime is common

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous

Health risks include exposure to extreme temperatures, pesticides, dust, fertilizers, chemicals, disinfectants, litter, infection, etc.Occupational hazards include physical strain, injury to body while using sharp tools or handling livestock, etc.

For candidates with experience ?INR55,000 toINR66,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

The Emerging Livestock Situation in IndiaAlmost 37% of agricultural output growth between 2005 and 2011 came from animal products. Within this category, output of eggs and meat has risen faster, and poultry the fastest. Animal products have also contributed to 33% of the incremental food inflation over the past five years, according to Credit Suisse.The overall growth in the livestock sector of India promises more employment opportunities in the future.

Livestock farm owners

Dairy farms

Agriculture co-operative organizations

Job openings are in Tier I, Tier II and Tier III cities