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Job Description – Agronomist (NapierGrass Farming)
Position: Agronomist – Napier Grass Farming
Location: Guwahati, Assam
Salary: ₹8–12 LPA
Reporting To: Management / Plant Head
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Agronomist to lead andmanage large-scale Napier Grass farming and cultivation operations. Theideal candidate must have strong practical experience in commercial/large-scaleNapier grass cultivation, with expertise in improving yield, quality, andfarm productivity.
KeyResponsibilities
- Plan, establish and manage large-scale Napier grass farming operations.
- Develop seasonal cultivation plans covering land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilisation and harvesting.
- Select suitable Napier varieties, planting materials and cultivation practices based on local soil and climatic conditions.
- Monitor crop growth, yield, soil health, irrigation and nutrient requirements.
- Develop and implement effective fertiliser, manure and irrigation schedules.
- Identify and manage weeds, pests, diseases and other crop-related issues.
- Plan and supervise harvesting, cutting and replanting cycles to ensure continuous biomass availability.
- Improve biomass yield per acre/hectare and overall farm productivity.
- Manage farm labour, contractors, machinery and day-to-day field activities.
- Maintain records of acreage, plantation, input consumption, crop yield and harvesting.
- Conduct soil testing and recommend corrective measures for soil fertility.
- Coordinate with procurement, operations and management teams to ensure continuous supply of Napier biomass.
- Prepare regular reports on crop performance, yield, cost and farming activities.
- Identify opportunities for reducing cultivation costs and improving farm profitability.
- Guide and train field supervisors and farming teams.
Must-HaveExperience
- Mandatory: Hands-on experience in large-scale/commercial Napier Grass farming.
- Experience managing high-acreage Napier cultivation projects is strongly preferred.
- Strong practical knowledge of Napier plantation, irrigation, fertilisation, harvesting and regrowth management.
- Experience in biomass/fodder crop cultivation will be an added advantage.
- Candidates with only theoretical/agricultural knowledge and without practical large-scale Napier farming experience should not apply.
Qualification
- B.Sc./M.Sc. In Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture or related field.
- Relevant practical experience in Napier Grass farming is mandatory.
Key Skills
- Large-scale farm management
- Napier Grass cultivation & crop management
- Soil & nutrient management
- Irrigation management
- Pest & disease management
- Yield optimization
- Labour & field-team management
- Farm planning and cost control
- Strong problem-solving and field execution skills
CandidateProfile
The idealcandidate should be a field-oriented agricultural professional who haspersonally managed or supervised large-scale Napier Grass farming operations and can take ownership of the complete farming cycle from land preparation andplantation to harvesting and biomass supply.
Requirements
Must-HaveExperience
- Mandatory: Hands-on experience in large-scale/commercial Napier Grass farming.
- Experience managing high-acreage Napier cultivation projects is strongly preferred.
- Strong practical knowledge of Napier plantation, irrigation, fertilisation, harvesting and regrowth management.
- Experience in biomass/fodder crop cultivation will be an added advantage.
- Candidates with only theoretical/agricultural knowledge and without practical large-scale Napier farming experience should not apply.
Qualification
- B.Sc./M.Sc. In Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture or related field.
- Relevant practical experience in Napier Grass farming is mandatory.
Key Skills
- Large-scale farm management
- Napier Grass cultivation & crop management
- Soil & nutrient management
- Irrigation management
- Pest & disease management
- Yield optimization
- Labour & field-team management
- Farm planning and cost control
- Strong problem-solving and field execution skills
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