Sector
Agriculture
Keyword

Cane Cutter, Sugarcane Cutter, Fieldman

Minimum ? No entry barrier

Not required

The tasks a Cane Cutter is expected to perform include:Cutting mature sugarcane in the fields using broad bladed knife or sickle

Examining the sugarcane plant by look and feel to ascertain its maturity Cutting matured plant from the base using sickle or knife

Cutting the unusable top portion of the sugarcane with a knife

Placing the cut stalks in piles for loading into carts

Loading stalks of sugarcane in carts or carrying them on head Weighing the stalks in weighing machine before selling them

Skilled in operating tools for cutting sugarcane

Knowledge of how to remove the unusable part of the sugarcane

Skilled in recognizing mature sugarcane by sight and touch

Proficient in cutting sugarcane

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Will be updated

Physically fit and strong Hardworking and persistent

Self-motivated

Ability to work independently

It is a field job

Work from home is not applicable for this profile

May supervise a team of other Cane Cutters

Part-time and contractual jobs maybe found

Local travelling is part of the job

Working hours

Working is upto 8 hours everyday

Shift system is not available in this job

Overtime maybe required

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

This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous Health risks include extreme weather conditions, dust, chemicals, fertilizers, etc.Occupational hazards include back/neck pains and injury to body

For daily wage workers -INR200 toINR400 per day

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of Sugarcane Industry in India

Sugarcane supports one of the largest agro-processing industries of India and more than 6 million farmers are engaged in its cultivation. Besides, about half a million skilled and semi-skilled workers, mostly from rural areas are also engaged in the sugar industry. By 2030, India will require nearly 33 million tonnes of white sugar for domestic consumption alone. Production of alcohol for partial replacement of fossil fuel and use of bagasse in cogeneration of electricity has great potential in future and thus requirement of cane will increase further. With an average sugar recovery of 10.75 per cent, about 520 million tonnes of sugarcane will have to be produced to meet the requirements.

The job of Cane Cutters is seasonal in nature. Whenever the harvesting period of sugarcane arrives, the cutter migrates to that area in search of jobs. With the increasing demand of sugar, the cultivated area of sugar is increasing which will increase the demand for Cane Cutters.

Co-operatives located in villages

Agriculture farms

Job openings are in Tier III cities