Sector
Agriculture
Keyword

Farm Supervisor, Field Supervisor

Minimum ? Preferably 12th standard pass

Minimum1-4yearsofexperienceinfarmingactivities

The tasks a Fieldman, Agriculture is expected to perform include:Distributing and controlling the labour on the farm

Supervising activities like ploughing, sowing, harvesting, etc. under the directions of supervisor

Checking the attendance of labourers

Allotting work and required equipment to each labourer

Collecting seeds, fertilizers and equipment from stores and distributing them to the workers

Collecting equipment and other resources from workers at the end of the of day and depositing them in warehouse Reporting the progress of work to the supervisor Arranging payment of wages from the supervisor

Efficient in hiring and supervising the workers

Knowledge of how to prepare the seed for sowing

Knowledge of nutrient management of the soil

Knowledge of integrated insect, pest and disease management for crop

Knowledge of irrigation management

Knowledge of harvest and post-harvest management

Skilled in farm management

Equipped to assimilate market information

Proficient in managing a team

Knowledge of basic accounting systems

Ability to read and write in Hindi or any other regional language

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Not applicable

Manual dexterity

Physically fit

Ability to work independently

Hardworking and persistent

Result-oriented

Self-motivated

Good team management skills

It is a field job

Work from home is not available

The candidate will supervise a team of Field Workers

Part-time and contractual jobs maybe found in some seasons

Travelling can be a part of the job depending on the location of the fields

Working hours

Working hours are 9 hours daily for 6 days a week

Overtime and shift system maybe applicable according to the farm norms

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

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous Health risks include exposure to pesticides, fertilizers, extreme weather conditions, dust and equipment noise

Occupational hazards include back/neck pains, injury to body and accidents while using heavy farm equipment

For candidates with experience - INR 15,000 to INR 25,000 per month (These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Trends in Agriculture Sector3

The agriculture sector recorded satisfactory growth due to improved technology, irrigation, inputs and pricing policies. Livestock, poultry, fisheries and horticulture are surging ahead in production growth in recent years and will have greater demand in the future. Industrial and service sectors have expanded faster than agriculture sector resulting in declining share of agriculture in national accounts. Despite the structural change, agriculture still remains a key sector, providing both employment and livelihood opportunities to more than 70 percent of the country's population who live in rural areas. The contribution of small farmers to the national and household food security has been steadily increasing.

The role of a Fieldsman in managing farms has been important since pre-independence period. With diversifying and wider activities in agriculture, it has become important to shoulder some of the responsibilities to other people. The demand of a Fieldsman has thus increased over a period of time and will continue to see a constant growth in demand.

Farm owners

Agriculture co-operative organizations

Job openings are in Tier III cities4