United States
Sector
Keyword
Agriculture Extension
Minimum ? 12th standard
Certified training for Agriculture Extension Service Provider (programme aligned to AGR/Q7601 released by Agriculture Skill Council of India)
Not applicable
The tasks an Agriculture Extension Service Provider is expected to perform include:Holding discussions with the senior extension officers to plan where the services have to be provided
Taking inputs on what technologies are appropriate for a particular area
Preparing demonstrations and training
Interacting with the farmers of the chosen area
Understanding the components of farming like type of soil, climate, fertilisers, pesticides etc.Planning the timeframe of the meeting with the extension officers and the farmers
Knowledge of various scientific methods and technologies for increasing production
Basic knowledge of the geographical area under consideration
Familiar with soil tests
Basic knowledge of pests and diseases in the specific area
Familiar with various methods of irrigation
Knowledge of various methods of harvesting
Knowledge of documentation process
Knowledge of local languages
Not applicable
Motivational
Strong leadership skills
Persuasion skills
Self-directed learner
It is not a desk job
May need to handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs is not available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Working hours are 9 hours everyday for 6 days a week
Overtime maybe required
Shift system is not applicable
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
One may develop occupational hazards like high obesity, high cholesterol level, excessive stress, etc.
For freshers -INR8,000 toINR10,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Trends in Agriculture Sector
The Indian agricultural services and the agricultural machinery sectors have cumulatively attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows to the tune of US$ 365.79 million in April 2000-September 2014, according to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).
With the increase in products for agricultural sector, the need for introducing these products to the farmers will also arise. The profile for Agriculture Extension Executive will fill this gap.
Government research institutes for agriculture
Companies manufacturing goods for agriculture sector
Cities and towns across India2
Will be updated
Farmers' Training Centre at Silvassa
Soil Conservation Training Centre, Anantapur
State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI)
