Farm Supervisor

Confidential; Mayiladuthurai; On-site; INR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Farm near Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu seeks an experienced Farm Supervisor to oversee all farm operations, including crop planning, nursery work, labour supervision and cost control.

The role requires practical expertise in agriculture, horticulture, floriculture and vermicompost, plus knowledge of modern scientific farming, organic practices, IPM and irrigation systems. Willingness to stay near the farm is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Agriculture or Diploma in Agriculture from a recognised institution.
• 5-10 years of hands-on experience in agricultural farm management or farm supervision.
• Practical experience in agriculture, horticulture, floriculture and vermicompost production.
• Knowledge of modern farming techniques, organic farming and sustainable agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise seasonal agricultural activities, crop rotation, soil testing and nutrient management.
• Manage horticultural crops, plantations and nursery operations, including planting, pruning, grafting and propagation.
• Plan and execute commercial floriculture activities, including cultivation, harvesting, grading and market supply.
• Establish and manage vermicompost units and ensure effective utilisation of vermicompost and vermiwash.
• Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM), organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Manage drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation and fertigation systems.
• Introduce improved crop varieties, modern agricultural techniques, farm machinery and equipment.
• Supervise farm workers and allocate daily activities to ensure efficient farm operations.
• Maintain records of farm inputs, crop production, yields, labour attendance, inventory and expenses.
• Coordinate with Agriculture and Horticulture Departments, KVKs and other agricultural institutions for technical guidance and government schemes.
• Monitor farm assets, machinery, equipment and infrastructure.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports and submit them to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve farm productivity, reduce operational costs and maximise resource utilisation.

Education

B.Sc. Agriculture or Diploma in Agriculture

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Farm Supervisor to manage and oversee the complete operations of our agricultural farm near Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu.

The candidate should have strong practical experience in agriculture, horticulture, floriculture and vermiculture, along with knowledge of modern scientific farming methods, organic farming, irrigation systems and farm mechanisation.

The selected candidate will be responsible for crop planning, farm development, production management, nursery operations, labour supervision, cost control and overall farm administration.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and supervise seasonal agricultural activities, crop rotation, soil testing and nutrient management.
2. Manage horticultural crops, plantations and nursery operations, including planting, pruning, grafting and propagation.
3. Plan and execute commercial floriculture activities, including cultivation, harvesting, grading and market supply.
4. Establish and manage vermicompost units and ensure effective utilisation of vermicompost and vermiwash.
5. Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM), organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices.
6. Manage drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation and fertigation systems.
7. Introduce improved crop varieties, modern agricultural techniques, farm machinery and equipment.
8. Supervise farm workers and allocate daily activities to ensure efficient farm operations.
9. Maintain records of farm inputs, crop production, yields, labour attendance, inventory and expenses.
10. Coordinate with Agriculture and Horticulture Departments, KVKs and other agricultural institutions for technical guidance and government schemes.
11. Monitor farm assets, machinery, equipment and infrastructure.
12. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports and submit them to management.
13. Identify opportunities to improve farm productivity, reduce operational costs and maximise resource utilisation.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• B.Sc. Agriculture or Diploma in Agriculture from a recognised institution.
• 5-10 years of hands-on experience in agricultural farm management or farm supervision.
• Practical experience in agriculture, horticulture, floriculture and vermicompost production.
• Knowledge of modern farming techniques, organic farming and sustainable agriculture.
• Experience in nursery management, plant propagation and crop protection.
• Knowledge of farm machinery, micro-irrigation, drip irrigation and fertigation.
• Good leadership skills and ability to manage farm workers.
• Strong planning, coordination and record-keeping abilities.
• Basic computer knowledge for preparing farm reports.
• Must be fluent in Tamil; working knowledge of English is preferred.
• Willingness to stay at or near the farm.
• Experience in the Cauvery Delta region will be an added advantage.
• South Indian candidates are preferred