– Agronomist (Napier Grass Farming)

Position: Agronomist – Napier Grass Farming

Location: Guwahati, Assam

Salary: ₹8–12 LPA

Reporting To: Management / Plant Head

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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.

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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
- Solid 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

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

Perks

Up to 12 LPA Based on your experience and knowledge

📌 Agronomist (Napier Grass Farming) (Assam)
🏢 Yogini Tradex Private
📍 Assam