United States
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Keyword
Pulse Farming Pulses
Minimum ? No entry barrier, preferably 5th standard pass
Certified training for Pulses Cultivator (programme aligned to AGR/Q0104 released by Agriculture Skill Council of India)
One year of previous experience in field crop operations
The tasks a Pulses Cultivator is expected to perform include: Obtaining appropriate equipment and tools
Procuring seed material
Preparing the field
Cultivating pulses crop
Harvesting the produce
Marketing and selling the farm produce
Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in farming of pulses
Ability to select appropriate seeds for cultivation of pulses
Proficient in preparing the land for cultivation of pulses
Familiar with nutrient management
Knowledge of weed management in pulse
Familiar with integrated insect, pest and disease management for pulse farming
Familiar with irrigation management
Familiar with harvest and post harvest management
Skilled in basic farm management
Equipped to assimilate market information
Ability to keep up with the latest development in variety of pulses and knowledge of new equipment
Basic arithmetic skills
Extension training or Krishi Vigyan Kendra training
Manual dexterity
Physically fit
Ability to work independently
Ability to take risks
Hardworking and persistent
Result-oriented
Self-directed learner
Self-motivated
Ability to negotiate
It is a field job
May require supervising a team of other Field Workers
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time jobs may be available in some farms
Work from home is not available
Working hours
Flexible working hours.Overtime is common during the harvesting season. Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible.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)
Occupational hazards include exposure to pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals, exposure to extreme weather conditions, exposure to considerable amounts of dust and equipment noise
For daily wage workers INR 175 to INR 200 per day
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Pulses Cultivation in IndiaIndia is the largest producer, consumer and the importer of pulses in the world. In India, pulses are grown in approximately 24-26 million hectares of area producing 17-19 million tonnes of pulses annually. India accounts for over one third of the total world area and over 20% of the total world production. India primarily produces bengal gram (chickpeas), red gram (tur), lentil (masur), green gram (mung) and black gram (urad). For majority of the vegetarian population in India, pulses are the major source of protein. Pulses and pulse crop residues are also major sources of high quality livestock feed in India.1
Self-employed
Farm owners Agriculture co-operative organization
The job openings are available in small towns and villages across India
Will be updated
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pune
Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University
State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI), Hyderabad
Assam Agricultural University
