Agronomist (Napier Grass Farming)
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Job Summary
Job Description Agronomist (Napier Grass Farming)
Position: Agronomist Napier Grass Farming
Location: Guwahati Assam
Salary: 812 LPA
Reporting To: Management / Plant Head
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Agronomist to lead and manage large-scale Napier Grass farming and cultivation operations. The ideal candidate must have strong practical experience in commercial/large-scale Napier grass cultivation with expertise in improving yield quality and farm productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- 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-Have Experience
- 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
- ./. 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
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should be a field-oriented agricultural professional who has personally managed or supervised large-scale Napier Grass farming operations and can take ownership of the complete farming cycle from land preparation and plantation to harvesting and biomass supply.
Must-Have Experience
- 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
- ./. 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
Required Skills:
Must-Have Experience 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 fertilization 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 ./. 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
Required Education:
./. in Agriculture Agronomy Horticulture or related practical experience in Napier Grass farming is mandatory
