Field Executive - Network Farming Operations

Urban Farms Co.; Solan, Bulandshahr; On-site; INR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Farms Co. invites applications for a Field Executive in Network Farming Operations to drive farmer onboarding, expand the network and engage farmers in regenerative agriculture practices in the Solan region.

This role involves conducting farmer meetings, promoting organic farming, managing day-to-day field activities with network farmers, and ensuring quality through field visits and pest control coordination.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Agricultural Sciences.
• 0-2 years of experience in farming, agriculture field operations or contract farming.
• Freshers with a strong interest in regenerative agriculture and field operations will be considered.
• Good communication skills in English, Hindi and the local language.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office / computer applications.
• Two-wheeler with a valid driving license is mandatory for farmer field visits.

Responsibilities

• Drive farmer onboarding, network expansion and farmer engagement in the assigned region.
• Conduct farmer meetings to educate farmers on regenerative agriculture practices and their benefits.
• Promote organic, regenerative and pesticide-free farming practices.
• Manage day-to-day field operations with network farmers.
• Conduct regular farmer field visits, ensure adherence to quality standards, and resolve farmer queries and grievances.
• Coordinate with CoE and Planning teams on pest control, quality and yield improvement, harvesting and procurement requirements.
• Follow the Package of Practices (PoP) through Regen Saathi (AI-based app), including crop guidance, crop cycling and activity updates as advised by the CoE team.
• Monitor plantation, crop growth, farming activities and compost application as per schedules and recommendations in the Regen Saathi app.
• Maintain accurate and timely farmer, crop and field-visit records in the app.
• Ensure timely reporting and escalation of field-level issues to the concerned teams.

Skills

English

Hindi

Local language

MS Office

Driving license

Education

Agricultural Sciences

Job description

Job Title: Field Executive Network Farming Operations

Reporting to: Assistant Manager – Network Farming Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Drive farmer onboarding, network expansion and farmer engagement in the assigned region.
• Conduct farmer meetings to educate farmers on regenerative agriculture practices and their benefits.
• Promote organic, regenerative and pesticide-free farming practices.
• Manage day-to-day field operations with network farmers.
• Conduct regular farmer field visits, ensure adherence to quality standards, and resolve farmer queries and grievances.
• Coordinate with CoE and Planning teams on pest control, quality and yield improvement, harvesting and procurement requirements.
• Follow the Package of Practices (PoP) through the Regen Saathi (AI-based app), including crop guidance, crop cycling and activity updates as advised by the CoE team.
• Monitor plantation, crop growth, farming activities and compost application as per schedules and recommendations in the Regen Saathi app.
• Maintain accurate and timely farmer, crop and field-visit records in the app.
• Ensure timely reporting and escalation of field-level issues to the concerned teams.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate in Agricultural Sciences.
• 0-2 years of experience in farming, agriculture field operations or contract farming.
• Freshers with a strong interest in regenerative agriculture and field operations will be considered.
• Good communication skills in English, Hindi and the local language.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office / computer applications.
• Two-wheeler with a valid driving license is mandatory for farmer field visits.

Website: www.urbanfarmsco.com and www.regenfarmersco.com