United States
Sector
Keyword
Flower Farmer
Flower Planter
Floriculturist
Minimum ? No entry barrier, 5th standard passed preferable
Certified training for Floriculturist (Protected Cultivation) (programme aligned to AGR/Q0206 released by Agriculture Skill Council of India)
One year prior experience in field (crop) operations
The tasks a Floriculturist (Protected Cultivation) is expected to perform include: Selecting the right site for greenhouse construction Obtaining appropriate equipment and tools
Testing the water and soil
Procuring the seed material
Selecting and treating the seed to be sowed
Preparing the land and nursery
Transplanting the seedling
Cultivating the flower crop
Harvesting the produce
Marketing and selling the farm produce
Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in flower cultivation
Ability to select appropriate site for cultivation of flowers
Proficient in preparing the land for flower cultivation
Ability to perform propagation and transplantation of seedlings
Familiar with nutrient management
Familiar with integrated insect, pest and disease management for plants
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 flower seeds and new equipment
Knowledge of basic arithmetic
Hands-on training
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 need to handle a team of field workers
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available in some farms
Work from option 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)
One may develop occupational hazards due to pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals, extreme weather conditions,considerable amounts of dust and
equipment noise, etc.
For daily wage workers -INR175 toINR200 per day
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
The ?Flowering? Industry of India
Government of India has identified floriculture as a sunrise industry and accorded it 100% export-oriented status.
Owing to steady increase in demand of flowers, floriculture has become one of the important commercial trades in agriculture. Hence, commercial floriculture has emerged as a hi-tech activity taking place under controlled climatic conditions inside a greenhouse.
Floriculture in India is being viewed as a high growth industry. Commercial floriculture is becoming important from the export angle. The liberalization of industrial and trade policies have paved the way for development of export-oriented production of cut flowers.
The new seed policy had already made it feasible to import planting material of international varieties. It has been found that commercial floriculture has higher potential per unit area than most of the field crops, and is therefore a lucrative business.
Indian floriculture industry is shifting from traditional flowers to cut flowers for export purposes. The liberalized economy has given an impetus to the Indian entrepreneurs for establishing export-oriented floriculture units under controlled climatic conditions.
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is responsible for export promotion and development of floriculture in India.As the industry grows, so will the job opportunities for Floriculturist (Protected Cultivation).
Self-employed
Floriculture farm owners Agriculture co-operative organization
Cities and towns across India
Will be updated
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across the country
State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI), of different Agricultural Universities in India
