Agriculture Officer (Agri Officer / Fodder & Farm Operations)

Function: Fodder Cultivation, Silage Production, Herd Nutrition Support & Dairy Farm Extension

Core Responsibilities

• Fodder Production & Crop Management: Plan, schedule, and oversee cultivation cycles for high-yield green fodder crops (e.g., Napier/CO-4/CO-5, Maize, Sorghum, Lucerne, Berseem) to ensure year-round availability for cattle feed.
• Silage Making & Preservation: Manage large-scale ensiling processespit preparation, optimal harvesting moisture monitoring, chop-length control, inoculant/additive application, and anaerobic compaction—to maintain quality reserves during lean seasons.
• Agronomic Practices & Soil Health: Supervise irrigation management, soil nutrient testing, composting, organic manure/slurry application from farm dung, and integrated pest/weed management.
• Farmer & Vendor Extension: Liaise with local contracted farmers or fodder supply clusters; deliver training on best agronomic practices, crop protection, and supply consistency.
• Nutritional Alignment with Dairy Operations: Coordinate with livestock veterinarians and animal nutritionists to match harvested dry-matter (DM), crude protein (CP), and fiber content with herd feed intake requirements.
• Documentation & Yield Monitoring: Track operational input costs (seeds, fertilizers, fuel, labor), maintain field logs, monitor acre-wise crop yields, and ensure compliance with environmental and agricultural safety guidelines.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Education: B.Sc or M.Sc in Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, or Farm Management.
• Technical Experience (2–3 Years):
  
• Practical on-field experience in fodder agronomy, mechanized farming, and large-scale silage production within an integrated dairy farm or agro-business setup.
• Hands-on knowledge of crop rotation, micro-irrigation systems (drip/sprinkler), and tractor-mounted harvesting implements.
• Experience handling rural field labor, contract farming networks, or dairy farm feed logistics.
• Key Skills: Forage crop agronomy, silage pit management, soil health assessment, farm resource planning, and local farmer stakeholder coordination.