Agronomist (Napier Grass Farming)

Job Description – Agronomist (Napier Grass 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 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

• 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
  

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.

Requirements

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

• 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
  

Benefits

Up to 12 LPA Based on your experience and knowledge