United States
Sector
Keyword
Farmer, Planter, Crop Cultivator
Minimum ? No entry barrier, preferably 5th standard pass
Not required
The tasks a Cultivator, General is expected to perform include:Determining the selection of crops/vegetables/fruits/etc. based on market, weather and irrigation conditions
Operating tractors and other farm machinery Setting up and maintaining channels for irrigation
Repairing and maintaining farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment
Digging, planting seeds or transplanting seedlings using hand tools or machinery
Determining the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers
Preparing manure by collecting and storing cow dung in ditches
Applying pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops
Harvesting crop using hand tools or other machinery Participating in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops
Loading farm produce into trucks/carts and driving trucks to market or storage facilities
Directing and monitoring the work of casual and seasonal workers during planting and harvesting
Marketing and selling the farm produce
Efficient in hiring and supervising the workers Skilled in ploughing, cultivating, harvesting and other agriculture processes
Adept at operating farm machinery
Specialize in crop fertilization, mineral nutrition, crop varieties, propagation and selection
Skilled in integrated insect, pest and disease management Expert in optimal harvesting
Skilled in marketing and sales
Knowledge of the latest development and technology in the field
Skilled in basic farm management Skilled in irrigation management
Proficient in basic arithmetic
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Not applicable
Manual dexterity
Physically fit
Ability to work independently
Hardworking and persistent
Result-oriented
Self-motivated
Ability to negotiate
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 found in some seasons
Local travelling is required
Working hours
Working hours are not fixed Overtime is common during the harvesting season
Shift system may be involved according to the farm norms
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, working hours and days will be flexible
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 daily wage workers - INR 90 to INR 340 per day3(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Trends in Agriculture Sector4The 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 steady growth of the agriculture sector means better job opportunities for cultivators.
Self-employed
Farm owners Agriculture co-operative organizations
Job openings are in Tier III cities5
ICAR institutes and universities across India1Agriculture colleges across India2