Job Title Field Agri Officer – Pulses (Pigeon Pea/Tur) | Maharashtra & Karnataka Location Latur, Wardha and Gulbarga, with frequent travel to villages/Mandis. About the Role The Field Agri Officer will generate reliable, onground intelligence data on pigeon pea (tur) and other pulses. Acreage & Crop condition tracking, Harvest & Arrivals monitoring, Respective and nearby Mandi price and Quality insights of arrivals, Engagement with farmer/FPO with traceability documentation to support sourcing decisions and risk management (yield, quality, and supply disruptions). Reporting Line Reports to: Manager (Pulses)
Key Responsibilities 1) Crop Intelligence & Field Data Collection (Pulses) Conduct structured field visits to track sowing progress, acreage estimates, crop stage & vigor, pest/disease incidence, input usage, and harvest timelines (with photos). Execute crop cut experiments and yield sampling protocols; validate farmerreported yields with triangulation (plots, local Agri officers, input dealers). Maintain weekly dashboards of villagewise acreage, visual crop health observations, phenology stage (e.g., branching/flowering/podding), and expected arrivals window. 2) Market & Mandi Intelligence Track and report daily/weekly mandi prices, arrivals, grade mix, moisture/defects trends and trader sentiment across APMCs and private yards. Map FPOs, aggregators, primary processors, and local traders; assess capabilities (cleaning, sorting, drying) and reliability. Provide short notes & alerts on supply shocks (weather, logistics), price spikes/pressure and arbitrage opportunities across nearby markets. 3) Quality,



Sampling & Traceability Collect representative samples from farms/FPOs/mandis; document moisture, foreign matter, damaged/weevilled, and size/color attributes per SOP. 4) Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building Build trust with farmers, FPOs, input dealers, and APMCs. Facilitate farmer/FPO onboarding (documentation, basic quality training). Organize small preharvest and harveststage meetings on quality practices (e.g., timely harvest, drying to target moisture, avoiding admixtures). 5) Reporting & Documentation Submit weekly field intelligence reports with photos, GPS pins, and dashboards (district → taluka → village). Maintain price & arrivals logs, visit minutes, quality test sheets, and risk flags. Support monthly and seasonend reviews with compiled insights, accuracy metrics, and recommendations. 6) Compliance, Ethics & Safety Adhere to company Code of Conduct: no inducements, maintain data privacy, fair treatment of all stakeholders. Candidate Profile Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Rural Management or related. Candidates with diplomas plus robust field experience may be considered. Experience 2–5 years in Agri field operations in pulses/cereals/oilseeds (farmer outreach,



FPO liaison, mandi operations, or procurement support). Handson experience with sampling, moisture testing, and Mandi/FPO interfaces preferred. Skills & Competencies Domain: Basic agronomy of pulses (esp. pigeon pea), crop calendars, pests/diseases (e.g., pod borers), and postharvest handling. Data: Accurate data capture (mobile apps/Excel/Google Sheets), GPS tagging, photo documentation, and basic dashboarding. Market: Understanding of APMC operations, eNAM basics, FPO procurement, and local trade practices. Communication: Fluency in Marathi and/or Kannada, working Hindi, and basic English for reporting. Soft skills: Field relationship building, observation rigor, integrity, problem solving, and time management. Tools: Smartphone, moisture meter, sampling spear/scoop, weighing scale, sealable sample bags, GPS-enabled camera; familiarity with WhatsApp reporting, Excel. Other Requirements Valid twowheeler and license; willingness to travel 75–80% of the time. Comfort with rural field conditions and seasonal workloads (peak harvest). Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Coverage & Cadence ≥ X villages/mandis covered per week (as per plan). Ontime weekly report submission with complete datasets and geotagged evidence. Data Quality & Insight Accuracy ≥ 95% data completeness and clean audit score. Acreage & yield estimates ±10–15% of validated outcomes. Actionable alerts raised before key market moves/harvest pivots. Quality & Traceability Sampling SOP adherence ≥ 98% (chain-of-custody, labeling).

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