Job Description

Position Title: Trainee - Seed Contract Farming
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time xe2x80x8b
Position Location: Ludhiana
Requisition ID: 32272
We are passionate about food. But were even more passionate about our People!
Position Summary:
The position is responsible for

• Identifying and developing new isolated geographies for potato seed multiplication
• Seed production of Generation 2 & 3 through Contract Farming Model.
• Achieving yield targets, maintaining quality of the seed & forecasting yields.

The role is based out of Ludhiana (Punjab).
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Selecting new geographies for Seed Multiplication which are in isolation from ware potato crop and having good yield potential
• Skill development of growers for doing quality seed multiplication
• Selecting best growers for the seed multiplication through contract farming
• Establish Strong relationships with both current and new growers
• Planning for Planting and procurement from farmers of targeted quantity and quality
• Advises growers on crop management, advising on problems and alternative solutions, providing technical and planning assistance as per companys guidelines
• Build capability of growers to increase the yields Through trainings and visits
• Record and capture accurate crop data in company authorized software for real time reporting and analytics
• Forecasting potential losses in crop through weather, pests or diseases and making the plan to mitigate them

Requirements:
Academic:

• Must have: An Agriculture graduate with 2-5 years of experience in agriculture industry, preferably contract farming and production of agriculture commodities
• Nice to have: A Agri-MBA with 3-5 years of experience in potato contract farming

Related Work Experience (Internal to the organization or external):

• Should manage conflict resolution situations both within the team function and with outside suppliers and seek win/win solutions

Apply Now if you are looking to be part of a flourishing and energetic environment! Join a recognized brand known throughout households across the globe!
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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Job Family: Agriculture
Division: India
Department: xe2x80x8bIndia Seed Production xe2x80x8b
Location(s): IN - India : Punjab : Ludhiana
Company: McCain Foods(India) P Ltd