United States
Sector
Keyword
Bulb Farmer
Bulb Planter
Onion/Garlic Farmer Poultry Assistant
Minimum - No entry barrier 5th standard passed preferable
Certified training for Bulb Crop Cultivator (programme aligned to AGR/ Q0501 released by Agriculture Skill Council of India)
One year prior experience in vegetable cultivation
The tasks a Bulb Crop Cultivator is expected to perform include: Procuring appropriate equipment and infrastructure for the farm
Cultivating the bulbs
Selling the produce at competitive market prices
Proficient in selection of bulb crop variety for cultivation
Proficient in preparing the land for bulb crop cultivation
Familiar with nutrient management
Proficient in weed control procedures
Familiar with integrated insect, pest and disease management for vegetable crops
Familiar with irrigation management
Familiar with harvest and post harvest management
Skilled in basic farm management
Equipped to assimilate market information
Hands-on 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 not a desk job
May need to 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 may be availableaccording to the farm norms.Overtime may be required for harvesting season.Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible
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)
One may develop occupational hazards due to exposure to pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals,
extreme weather conditions, considerable amounts of dust and equipment noise, etc.
For daily wage workersINR175 toINR200 per day
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Scope of Horticulture in India
Horticulture 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 28% of India?s agricultural GDP from 11% of the cropped area.Owing to the growing demand and initiatives taken by the government, future job prospects for Bulb Crop Cultivator and related workers is good in India.
Self-employed
Farm owners Agriculture co-operative organizations
Cities and towns across India2
Will be Updated
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across the country
State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI), of different Agricultural Universities in India