Sector
Agriculture
Keyword

General Manager Farming, General Manager Horticulture

Minimum ? Preferably BSc. in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/Botany

Minimum8-15yearsofexperienceinfarmmanagement

The tasks a General Manager, Horticulture is expected to perform include:Identifying the plants best suited for the existing soil and climate

Procuring seeds and other resources required for the farm

Supervising preparation of farm for cultivation Making a business plan for the horticulture project

Identifying risk areas and formulating policies accordingly Supervising and training the workers Liaising with local authorities Managing harvesting and post-harvesting activities

Ensuring proper storage of the produce

Maintainingalltheaccountsandrecords

Efficient in hiring and supervising the workers

Knowledge of soil types and climatic conditions required for growingvariouscrops

Familiar with nutrient management of the 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 estates Skilled in marketing and sales

Stays abreast with the latest development and technology in the field

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Expertise and hands-on experience in crop cultivation and farm management

Ability to work independently

Hardworking and persistent

Result-oriented

Self-directed learner

Self-motivated

Ability to negotiate

Excellent team management skills

It is a field job

Work from home is not applicable for this profile

May require supervising a team of other field workers

Part-time and contractual jobs may be available in some seasons

Local travelling is required

Working hours

Working hours are not fixed

Shift system and overtime may be involved according to the farm norms

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

Health risks include exposure to pesticides, fertilisers, extreme weather conditions, dust and equipment noise Occupational hazards include back/neck pains, injury to body and accidents

For candidates with experience -INR40,000 toINR80,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Trends in Agriculture Sector3Horticulture is perhaps the most profitable venture of all farming activities as it provides ample employment opportunities and scope to raise the income of the farming community. Horticulture accounts for 30% of India?s agricultural GDP from 8.5% of the cropped area.

Farm owners Agriculture co-operative organisation

Job openings are in Tier III cities4