Sector
Agriculture
Keyword

Broiler

Poultry Farm

Breeder Farm

Poultry Farm In-Charge

Minimum -12th standard

Certified training for Broiler Farm Supervisor (programme aligned to AGR/ Q4301 released by Agriculture Skill Council of India)

Preferably one year experience in poultry farming

The tasks a Broiler Farm Supervisor is expected to perform include: Supervising farm workers

Estimating and procuring required supplies Preparing necessary reports and documents Inspecting buildings, supplies and equipment Directing and assisting workers in maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment

Conferring with manager/owner to determine production requirements

Proficient in poultry farm management

Knowledge of poultry operations

Ability to operate and repair farm machinery and other equipment

Knowledge of health and safety awareness and training

Knowledge of computers

Knowledge of poultry nutrition management

Knowledge of poultry environmental management

Knowledge of poultry health management

Basic training in poultry farming

Good communication skills

Physically fit

Hardworking and persistent

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Team player

Result-oriented

Trustworthy and reliable

It is not a desk job

Need to handle a team of broiler workers

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Flexible working hours

Overtime is common.Shift system may be applicable as per the farm norms.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 due to exposure to unpleasant odours and contaminants,extreme weather conditions,

considerable amounts of dust and equipment noise, disinfectants, insecticides and other chemicals, etc.

Health hazards include susceptibility to illnesses such as bird flu, etc.

For freshers ? INR12,000 toINR15,000 per month

For candidates with 1 year experience ?INR15,000 toINR20,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Poultry Sector Performance in India

Poultry is one of the fastest growing segments of the agricultural sector in India today. While the production of agricultural crops has been rising at a rate of 1.5 to 2 percent per annum that of eggs and broilers has been rising at a rate of 8 to 10 percent per annum. As a result, India is now the world's 5th largest egg producer and the 18th largest producer of broilers. The country has exported 4,37,673.53 MT of poultry products to the world for the worth of `65.87 crores during the year 2013-14.

As the industry grows, so will the job prospects for Broiler Farm Supervisor and other related professionals.

Self-employed

Farm owners

Poultry companies

Will be updated

Will be updated

Suguna Institute for Poultry Farming, Tamil Nadu

National Institute of Open Schooling, Uttar Pradesh

Central Avian Research Institute, Uttar Pradesh

Krishi Vigyan Kendras across the country

BV Rao Institute of Poultry Management and Technology, Pune