Agronomist (Napier Grass Farming)

Job Description – Agronomist (Napier Grass Farming) Position: Agronomist – Napier Grass Farming Location: Guwahati, Assam Salary: ₹8–12 LPA Reporting To: Management / Plant Head _______________________________________________________________________ About the Role We are looking for an experienced Agronomist to lead and manage large-scale Napier Grass farming and cultivation operations .

The ideal candidate must have strong practical experience in commercial/large-scale Napier grass cultivation , with expertise in improving yield, quality, and farm productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, establish and manage large-scale Napier grass farming operations . Develop seasonal cultivation plans covering land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilisation and harvesting.

Select suitable Napier varieties, planting materials and cultivation practices based on local soil and climatic conditions. Monitor crop growth, yield, soil health, irrigation and nutrient requirements. Develop and implement effective fertiliser, manure and irrigation schedules . Identify and manage weeds, pests, diseases and other crop-related issues.

Plan and supervise harvesting, cutting and replanting cycles to ensure continuous biomass availability. Improve biomass yield per acre/hectare and overall farm productivity. Manage farm labour, contractors, machinery and day-to-day field activities. Maintain records of acreage, plantation, input consumption, crop yield and harvesting.

Conduct soil testing and recommend corrective measures for soil fertility. Coordinate with procurement, operations and management teams to ensure continuous supply of Napier biomass. Prepare regular reports on crop performance, yield, cost and farming activities. Identify opportunities for reducing cultivation costs and improving farm profitability.

Guide and train field supervisors and farming teams. Must-Have Experience Mandatory: Hands-on experience in large-scale/commercial Napier Grass farming. Experience managing high-acreage Napier cultivation projects is strongly preferred. Strong practical knowledge of Napier plantation, irrigation, fertilisation, harvesting and regrowth management.

Experience in biomass/fodder crop cultivation will be an added advantage. Candidates with only theoretical/agricultural knowledge and without practical large-scale Napier farming experience should not apply. Qualification B.Sc./M.Sc. In Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture or related field. Relevant practical experience in Napier Grass farming is mandatory.

Key Skills Large-scale farm management Napier Grass cultivation & crop management Soil & nutrient management Irrigation management Pest & disease management Yield optimization Labour & field-team management Farm planning and cost control Strong problem-solving and field execution skills Candidate Profile The ideal candidate should be a field-oriented agricultural professional who has personally managed or supervised large-scale Napier Grass farming operations and can take ownership of the complete farming cycle from land preparation and plantation to harvesting and biomass supply.

Requirements

Hands-on experience in large-scale/commercial Napier Grass farming. Experience managing high-acreage Napier cultivation projects is strongly preferred. Strong practical knowledge of Napier plantation, irrigation, fertilisation, harvesting and regrowth management. Experience in biomass/fodder crop cultivation will be an added advantage.

Candidates with only theoretical/agricultural knowledge and without practical large-scale Napier farming experience should not apply. Qualification B.Sc./M.Sc. In Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture or related field. Relevant practical experience in Napier Grass farming is mandatory. Key Skills Large-scale farm management Napier Grass cultivation & crop management Soil & nutrient management Irrigation management Pest & disease management Yield optimization Labour & field-team management Farm planning and cost control Strong problem-solving and field execution skills Benefits Up to 12 LPA Based on your experience and knowledge