Sector
Agriculture
Keyword

Friends of Coconut Tree

Minimum ? No entry barrier; 5th standard passed preferable

Certified training for Friends of Coconut Tree (programme aligned to AGR/Q0504 released by Agriculture Skill Council of India)

Preferable with a background of coconut cultivation or palm climbing, but not mandatory

The tasks a Friends of Coconut Tree is expected to perform include:

Working in the coconut gardens as harvesters of coconut

Apprising the coconut farmer on coconut cultivation practices including pest and disease management

Climbing the coconut palm with the help of a climbing machine

Identifying the tender/mature nuts and harvesting them accordingly

Identifying the types of pests and diseases of coconut

Helping farmers adopt integrated pest and disease management practices

Performing various aspects of coconut management

Performing integrated nutrient management in coconut cultivation

Managing optimal cultivation practices in coconut cultivation

Maintaining health and safety guidelines at the workplace

Knowledge of climatic parameters such as maximum and minimum temperatures, intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc.

Knowledge of pests and diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of these pests and diseases and the sources of infection

In-depth knowledge of duration, yield, resistance and susceptibility of the variety

Familiar with biotic and abiotic stress resistance (in terms of temperature fluctuations, dry spells, heavy downpour during critical stages etc.)

Adept with the uses and harmful effects of various pesticides

Basic knowledge of safe methods of handling the pesticides

Knowledge of soil types, their advantages and disadvantages in the light of coconut cultivation

Proficient in operating various farm machinery available and their utility to maintain soil tilth and health

Knowledge of importance of soil testing and judicious use of fertilisers

Knowledge of biological pest management

Skilled in identification of insects and their damage symptoms

Skilled in field sanitation and pest management

Knowledge of various methods of irrigation and resource use efficiency

Knowledge of timing and methods of irrigation and drainage appropriate for a given soil and climate type

Knowledge of various methods of harvesting

Knowledge of various methods of storage and their cost dynamics

Knowledge of price trends of various farm related products such as seed, pest, etc.

Skilled in cost benefit analysis of different sources of information

Not applicable

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Physically fit

Good mechanical ability

Good stamina

It is a field job

Need not 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

Shift system maybe available

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

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous

One may develop occupational hazards such as exposure to extreme temperatures, exposure to pesticides, joint pains, etc. if not taken care o

For candidates with experience - INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Agriculture Industry in India

According to a report by IBEF, Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indian economy. Over 70 per cent of the rural households depend on agriculture as their principal means of livelihood. Agriculture, along with fisheries and forestry, accounts for one-third of the nation?s GDP and is its single largest contributor. The total Share of Agriculture & Allied Sectors (Including agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishery sub sectors) in terms of percentage of GDP is 13.9 percent during 2013-14 at 2004-05 prices. [As per the estimates released by Central Statistics Office].

The Indian agriculture sector is expected to grow with better momentum in the next few years owing to increase in investment in agricultural infrastructure such as irrigation facilities, warehousing and cold storage. Factors such as reduced transaction costs, time, better port gate management and fiscal incentives will also contribute to this upward trend. Furthermore, the increased use of genetically modified crops is also expected to better the yield of the Indian farmers. So, this sector will have a lot of demand for Friends of Coconut Tree in the present as well as in the future.

State plantations

Landlords

Cities and towns across India

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Government and private schools and boards across India

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