Job Title: Junior Executive – Field (Commercial Chrysanthemum Cultivation)
Location: Denkanikottai, Hosur
Qualification: B.Sc./Diploma in Agriculture / Horticulture
Experience: 1–5 Years
Employment Type: Full-time
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Junior Executive – Field to manage and support operations in commercial green house chrysanthemum cultivation. The ideal candidate will be an Agriculture or Horticulture graduate with hands-on interest in floriculture, especially chrysanthemum farming.
Key Responsibilities:
- Crop Production:
- Oversee daily cultivation activities of chrysanthemums from planting to harvest.
- Ensure healthy crop growth using best agronomic practices.
- Monitor and maintain quality standards specific to commercial chrysanthemum production.
- Pest, Disease & Nutrition Management:
- Identify pests, diseases, and nutritional deficiencies.
- Recommend and implement suitable crop protection and nutrition strategies.
- Ensure timely and precise application of pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers.
- Irrigation & Infrastructure:
- Manage drip irrigation systems and moisture levels according to crop needs.
- Maintain net houses, polyhouses, or open-field setups used for chrysanthemum farming.
- Labour & Resource Management:
- Supervise farm labor during planting, pruning, pinching, disbudding, and harvesting.
- Ensure efficient use of farm inputs like fertilizers, water, and electricity.
- Harvest & Post-Harvest Handling:
- Schedule harvests at optimal stages for commercial sale.
- Supervise grading, bundling, and packing of flowers for transport.
- Minimize post-harvest loss and ensure product quality during dispatch.
- Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintain field records related to crop schedules, input use, and yield tracking.
- Ensure operations comply with local agricultural and environmental regulations.
- Other Duties:
- Coordinate with the farm manager and other departments for planning and reporting.
- Execute any additional assignments as directed by management.
Requirements:
- B.Sc. in Agriculture or Horticulture.
- Interest or experience in floriculture, especially chrysanthemum.
- Familiarity with plant growth stages, Nursery and flower quality parameters.
- Strong observation skills and ability to work independently in field conditions.
- Basic knowledge of farm machinery and irrigation systems.
- Good communication and team coordination abilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹19,000.00 - ₹30,052.33 per month
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hosur, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
