Crop Production Manager

MaaDayalu Group; Madhya Pradesh; Vor Ort; INR 700.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Travel/Fuel Reimbursement

Performance Incentives

Paid Leave

Training & Development

Career Growth Opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Maa Dayalu Fertilizers and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd is seeking a Crop Production Manager to lead field seed production activities.

You will manage contract farmers, plan production, coordinate seed distribution, and ensure quality and isolation standards across the crop cycle. You will conduct regular field visits, provide technical guidance to farmers, and document field performance while coordinating with the Quality/Seed Production team for inspections and buyback.

Qualifikationen

• B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Tech in Agriculture or related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in seed production, contract farming or field operations.
• Experience in managing farmers and field teams is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Identify, onboard and manage farmers for contract seed production.
• Plan seed production activities per crop, season and targets.
• Coordinate seed distribution and production inputs to contracted farmers.
• Conduct field visits and crop inspections throughout the cycle.
• Provide technical guidance and training on seed production practices.
• Monitor crop growth, isolation, pest/disease management and quality standards.
• Record keeping of farmers, acreage, seed distribution and crop status.
• Coordinate with Quality/Seed Production teams for field inspections and sampling.
• Oversee harvesting and buyback of produced seed.

Kenntnisse

Seed Production

Contract Farming

Farmer Management

Field Inspection

Crop Monitoring

Seed Quality

Production Standards

Farmer Training

Team Management

Field Reporting

Documentation

Communication

Problem Solving

Travel

Ausbildung

B.Sc Agriculture

M.Sc Agriculture

B.Tech Agriculture

Jobbeschreibung

Maa Dayalu Fertilizers and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd | Full time

Crop Production Manager

Narsinghgarh, India | Posted on 08/29/2026

We are looking for an experienced Seed Production Manager to manage field-level seed production activities through contract farming. The role involves coordinating with farmers, providing foundation/parent seed, conducting regular field visits and inspections, ensuring adherence to production protocols, monitoring crop quality and coordinating harvesting and buyback of the produced seed.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, onboard and manage farmers for contract seed production.

Plan seed production activities as per crop, season and production targets.

Coordinate distribution of required seed and production inputs to contracted farmers.

Conduct regular field visits, crop inspections and farmer meetings throughout the crop cycle.

Provide farmers with technical guidance and conduct training on seed production practices.

Monitor crop growth, isolation, varietal purity, pest/disease management and other production parameters.

Identify and address field-level issues and ensure corrective actions are taken on time.

Maintain proper records of farmers, acreage, seed distribution, field inspections and crop status.

Coordinate with the Quality/Seed Production team for field inspections, sampling and quality assessment.

Monitor harvesting activities and ensure proper handling and collection of seed.

Coordinate harvest procurement/buyback from contracted farmers as per company requirements.

Monitor production quantity, quality and recovery against planned targets.

Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers and local stakeholders.

Prepare regular field visit, production and farmer-related reports for management.

Qualification & Experience

B.Sc. Agriculture / M.Sc. Agriculture / B.Tech Agriculture or related qualification preferred.

3+ years of relevant experience in seed production, contract farming, field production or agricultural operations.

Experience in managing farmers and field teams will be preferred.

Candidates with experience in the seed industry will be given preference.

Key Skills

Seed Production & Contract Farming

Farmer Management & Relationship Building

Field Inspection & Crop Monitoring

Seed Quality & Production Standards

Farmer Training & Technical Guidance

Team Management

Field Reporting & Documentation

Problem Solving & Communication

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be comfortable with extensive field travel, working directly with farmers and managing seed production activities from seed distribution crop monitoring field inspection harvesting quality checking buyback.

Requirements

• B.Sc. Agriculture / M.Sc. Agriculture / B.Tech Agriculture or related qualification.
  
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in seed production, contract farming, field production, or agricultural operations.
  
• Prior experience in the seed industry will be preferred.
  
• Experience in farmer management, field inspections, and crop monitoring.
  
• Good understanding of seed production practices, varietal purity, isolation, pest/disease management, and quality standards.
  
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to work effectively with farmers.
  
• Willingness to undertake extensive field travel across assigned areas.
  
• Ability to manage field activities independently, resolve production-related issues, and achieve production targets.
  
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel by two-wheeler will be preferred.
  

Competitive salary | Travel/Fuel Reimbursement | Performance Incentives | Paid Leave | Training & Development | Career Growth Opportunities