Sector
Agriculture
Keyword

Broiler

Poultry Farm

Breeder Farm

Poultry Assistant

Minimum - No entry level barrier

Certified training for Broiler Farm Worker (programme aligned to AGR/Q4302 released by Agriculture Skill Council of India)

Not applicable

The tasks a Broiler Farm Worker is expected to perform include: Providing livestock with feed and water Cleaning feeders, water containers and equipment

Preparing broiler shed for placement of chicks Maintaining feeding and breeding reports

Assisting with maintaining the health and welfare of livestock Performing minor repairs on fixtures, buildings and fences

Knowledge of practical farm operations

Knowledge offeeding and caringe for poultry

Knowledge of the types and uses of poultry supplies and equipment

Ability to operate basic farm tools and equipment

Ability toconduct simple repairs to farm equipment and buildings

Knowledge of brooding management

Knowledge of health management of chicks

Basic reading and writing skills

Not applicable

Physically fit

Hardworking and persistent

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented Team player Result-oriented Ability to do hard physical work

Attention to details

It is not a desk job

May need to handle a team

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 in this job. 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 includesusceptibility to illnesses, such as bird flu, etc.

For freshers:INR7,000 toINR10,000 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 18thlargestproducerofbroilers.Thecountryhasexported4,37,673.53MTofpoultryproductstotheworldfortheworthof?65.87croresduringtheyear2013-14.1As the industry grows, so with thejob opportunities for Broiler Farm Worker and other professionals.

Farm owners Poultry companies

The job openings are in Tier III cities.2

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,