Sector
Agriculture
Keyword

Manager Agriculture Farm, Farm Manager

Minimum ? Preferably Bachelor?s degreein Agriculture

Minimum 1 ? 5 years of work experience in related field

The tasks a Manager, Agriculture Farm is expected to perform include:Managing operations and staff employed for growing agricultural produce on the farm

Identifying the crop best suited for the existing soil, climate, irrigation facilities, etc.Procuring seed material and other resources required for the farm

Supervising preparation of farm for cultivation

Managing ways and means to irrigate cultivation

Supervising operations of manure preparation, weeding, spraying insecticides, etc.Ensuring protection of crops from wild animals

Supervising harvesting, threshing, winnowing, bagging, storing, etc.Identifying market for cultivated products and arranging transport for the same

Recruiting staff and allocating work to them

Supervising and co-ordinating work of field and office staff

Ensuring up-keep of equipment, building, etc.Maintaining muster roll of labour and organizing office correspondence

Maintaining production and cost accounts

Arranging payment of various taxes and dues

Knowledge of maintaining records of cost, sale and other accounts

Basic knowledge of conducting research and organizing demonstrations regarding plantation of various crops

Abreast with the latest technology and developments in variety of crops

Basic knowledge of arithmetic and accounting

Efficient in hiring and supervising workers

Knowledge of soil types and climatic conditions required for different crops

Familiar with nutrient management in soil

Basic knowledge of integrated insect, pest and disease management for crop

Familiar with irrigation management

Familiar with harvest and post-harvest management

Equipped to assimilate market information

Skilled in making business plans for farming activities

Proficient in managing big farms

Skilled in marketing and sales

Knowledge of basic computer skills and spreadsheets

Will be updated

Manual dexterity

Physically fit

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to take risks

Hardworking and persistent

Result-oriented

Self-motivated

Ability to negotiate

Leadership skills

It is a field job

Work from home is not applicable

Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available

The candidate will supervise field workers/farmers

Local travelling may be part of the job

Working hours

Working hours are not fixed

Overtime may be involved

Shift system may be applicable as per the farm norms

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous

Health risks include exposure to extreme weather conditions, pesticides, fertilizers, chemicals, dust and equipment noise, etc.Occupational hazards include injury to body while using heavy farm equipment, etc.

For candidates with experience ? INR 8,800 to INR 25,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of Agriculture Sector in IndiaAccording to the India Brand Equity Foundation, the Indian agriculture sector accounts for 18 per cent of India's gross domestic product (GDP) and employs just a little less than 50 per cent of the country's workforce. This sector has made considerable progress in the last few decades with its large resources of land, water and sunshine. India is presently the world's largest producer of pulses and the second largest producer of rice and wheat.The country is also the largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices and spice products in the world and overall in farm and agriculture outputs, it is ranked second. From canned, dairy, processed, frozen food to fisheries, meat, poultry and food grains and the Indian agro industry has plenty of areas to choose for business.Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of majority of the people in India. There are plenty of opportunities for all kinds of people employed in this sector. As the landholdings are getting consolidated the opportunities for manager jobs are increasing. Hence, we can say that there will be good scope for Managers, Agriculture Farm.

Farm owners

Agriculture co-operative organizations

Job openings are in Tier III cities