Executive- Contract Farming

Position Title: Executive- Contract Farming

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 39998

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About The Role

• To manage the entire territory with 1200-1500 Acres area for potato contract farming as well as increase the area as per future expansion strategy.
• The expansion of contract farming area by increase in production volume requires manpower to effectively manage field operations, farmer relations, and overall contract compliance.
  
  

The hiring of a new Executive will allow for smoother operations, ensuring that the entire contract farming process, from seed booking to final delivery, is streamlined and executed effectively.

The role reports to Manager – Contract Farming and will be based out of Khedbrahma, Gujarat.

Roles And Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Managed end-to-end contract farming operations, including seed booking, advance collection, potato dispatch, and timely farmer payments in the designated area.
• Analysis the data to take best decision for the territory and Implementation and execution Ag-digitalization.
• Implementation of Good Agriculture Practices and 100% GAP and Regen practices at territory.
• Responsible for all protocols agreed for growing season, execution and implementation.
• Potato growing area expansion to produce the total volume required from adjoining areas.
• Motivate growers from old traditional method of cultivation to modern technology for getting better potato yields.
• To deliver technical solutions and analyze data to improve yield and performance of potato for coming years.
• Create acceptance of change with growers, Develop relationships with other Agriculture sectors.
• Use potato quality information to anticipate potential issues and communicate to drive actions.
• Gather, analyze and interpret crop intelligence information and act on it to optimize crop utilization.
• Measurably improve the performance of potato yield, quantity & quality.
• Allocation of loads and grade entries within stipulated time. And Responsible for executing timely grower payments
  
  

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job .

About You

• Must have: Graduation degree in Agriculture/Horticulture with preferred experience of 1 to 3 years in potato crop production/contract farming.
• Nice to have: A master’s degree in agriculture/Horticulture with 1 to 2 years of experience in Potato crop production
• The role requires mobility.
• The role requires extensive travelling during crop season/project works
  
  

Apply Now if you are looking to be part of a flourishing and energetic environment! Join a recognized brand known throughout households across the globe!

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