Job Description: Sugarcane Field Advisor

**Department:** Agriculture / Sugarcane Development

**Job Location:** Field-based

**Reports To:** Sugarcane Development Manager / Area Manager

1. Job Purpose

The Sugarcane Field Advisor will be responsible for coordinating with entrepreneurs, farmers, and mechanisation service providers to facilitate the timely and efficient execution of mechanised sugarcane planting. The role focuses on mobilising farmers, planning planting operations, ensuring machinery availability, monitoring field activities, and promoting the adoption of recommended sugarcane cultivation practices.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Coordination for Mechanised Sugarcane Planting

• Coordinate with entrepreneurs providing mechanised sugarcane planting services.

• Develop planting schedules in consultation with entrepreneurs and farmers.

• Identify villages, farmers, and fields suitable for mechanised planting.

• Ensure timely availability of sugarcane planters, tractors, operators, and other required resources.

• Facilitate coordination between farmers and entrepreneurs regarding service charges, field readiness, and planting dates.

• Monitor daily planting progress and ensure optimum utilisation of machinery.

• Resolve field-level operational issues and escalate major challenges to the reporting manager.

• Maintain records of area covered, farmers served, machine utilisation, and planting progress.

B. Farmer Mobilisation and Engagement

• Educate farmers about the benefits of mechanised sugarcane planting.

• Motivate farmers to adopt recommended planting methods and improved agronomic practices.

• Organise farmer meetings, demonstrations, and field visits.

• Collect farmer requirements and align them with entrepreneur service capacity.

• Maintain strong relationships with farmers, local influencers, and village-level stakeholders.

C. Field Monitoring and Agronomic Advisory

• Guide farmers on land preparation, seed cane quality, sett treatment, planting depth, spacing, and fertiliser application as per recommended practices.

• Monitor planting quality and ensure adherence to recommended agronomic standards.

• Advise farmers on irrigation, weed management, nutrient management, and early crop care.

• Identify field-level problems and provide timely technical guidance.

• Monitor crop establishment and report gaps requiring corrective action.

D. Planning, Reporting, and Performance Tracking

• Prepare village-wise and farmer-wise mechanised planting plans.

• Track daily and cumulative planting targets against actual achievement.

• Maintain accurate records of farmers enrolled, area planted, and entrepreneur-wise performance.

• Submit daily or weekly field progress reports to the reporting manager.

• Share information on machine downtime, labour constraints, weather disruptions, and other operational challenges.

• Support the achievement of seasonal sugarcane planting and area expansion targets.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Total area covered under mechanised sugarcane planting.

• Percentage achievement of seasonal planting targets.

• Number of farmers mobilised and adopting mechanised planting.

• Number of active entrepreneurs coordinated and supported.

• Timeliness of planting operations as per the agreed schedule.

• Machinery utilisation and reduction in avoidable downtime.

• Planting quality and crop establishment.

• Accuracy and timeliness of field reporting.

• Farmer satisfaction and resolution of operational issues.

4. Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field.

• Experience in sugarcane cultivation, field extension, farm mechanisation, or agricultural service coordination is preferred.

• Practical knowledge of sugarcane planting methods and crop management.

• Experience working with farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, tractor operators, or machinery service providers will be an advantage.

• Fresh agricultural graduates with strong field coordination and communication skills may also be considered.

5. Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong coordination and relationship-management skills.

• Good communication and farmer engagement abilities.

• Basic understanding of agricultural machinery and mechanised planting operations.

• Planning, scheduling, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently in rural and field environments.

• Proficiency in maintaining field records and preparing reports using Excel or mobile-based applications.

• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.

• Ability to work towards seasonal targets and manage peak planting periods.

6. Key Stakeholders

• Sugarcane farmers

• Mechanised planting entrepreneurs

• Tractor and machinery operators

• Sugar mill / sugarcane development teams

• Agriculture input and service providers

• Village-level representatives and farmer groups

7. Expected Outcome

The Sugarcane Field Advisor will ensure effective coordination between farmers and mechanised planting entrepreneurs, resulting in timely planting, higher machinery utilisation, increased farmer adoption, improved planting quality, and achievement of the organisation's sugarcane development targets.

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹14,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment

Work Location: In person