Farm Manager

Krishidhan Agro; India; On-site; INR 7,00,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a skilled Farm Manager to oversee seed production operations. The ideal candidate will manage planning, execution, and compliance to achieve high-quality seed output efficiently. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Agriculture and at least 5 years of experience in farm management. Strong knowledge of seed certification protocols and mechanization is essential. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative farming practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in farm or seed production management.
• Strong knowledge of seed certification protocols and agronomic practices.
• Hands-on experience with farm mechanization and irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee seed production operations ensuring high-quality output.
• Align actual sown area with crop-wise seed production plan.
• Ensure timely sowing and achieve targeted seed yield.
• Maintain healthy weed-free and nutrient-balanced fields.
• Control pests and diseases effectively.

Skills

Seed certification protocols

Farm mechanization

Agronomic practices

Data recording

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Agriculture or Agronomy

Job description

Job Title: Farm Manager
Location: Jabalpur

Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled and performance-driven Farm Manager to oversee seed production operations. The ideal candidate will manage planning, execution, agronomy practices, mechanization, harvest, and compliance to ensure high-quality seed output with optimal cost and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Align actual sown area with crop-wise seed production plan.
• Ensure timely sowing within the optimal agronomic window.
• Achieve targeted seed yield per acre/hectare.
• Utilize parent seed (breeder/foundation) accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain healthy, weed-free, irrigated, and nutrient-balanced fields.
• Complete roguing activities on time and correctly.
• Control pests and diseases effectively across all plots.
• Comply with certified seed production isolation and field layout standards.
• Meet certified germination rate targets for all seed lots.
• Ensure compliance with physical and genetic purity standards.
• Clear certification inspections without objections.
• Achieve high pass rates in Grow-Out Tests (GOT).
• Reduce manual labor costs year-over-year.
• Increase farm mechanization coverage (sowing, spraying, etc.).
• Introduce new technologies or tools annually.
• Conduct demonstrations of modern agricultural practices (GAPs).
• Harvest plots at optimal crop maturity.
• Follow SOPs for drying, cleaning, and storage post-harvest.
• Ensure efficient threshing and cleaning without quality loss.
• Maintain accurate tagging and traceability of seed lots.
• Improve labor productivity (units per worker per day).
• Apply inputs as per planned dosage (input use efficiency).
• Implement efficient irrigation systems (drip, timed, etc.).
• Minimize machinery downtime through proper maintenance.
• Maintain daily farm activity logs with high accuracy.
• Ensure effective coordination within the farm team.
• Keep documentation audit-ready at all times.
• Control cost per kilogram of seed produced.
• Minimize variance from approved production budget.
• Monitor and evaluate ROI from implemented technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in farm or seed production management.
• Strong knowledge of seed certification protocols and agronomic practices.
• Hands-on experience with farm mechanization and irrigation systems.
• Strong data recording, analytical, and team leadership skills.