Field Pathologist - R&D farms

Job Purpose

To manage Research Farm Activities for RBEL on identified land parcelsTo develop, implement, and monitor strategies that protect crops from biotic (disease, pests, and pathogens), ensuring optimal crop health and productivity.To maintain the R&D trials of various varieties of Hybrid Napier and other bio-energy crops disease-freeValidate SOPs on the Package of practices for pests and diseases and improve them for optimal yield.Work with crop breeder and agronomist to develop new crop protection products or methods.

Qualification

Necessary

:Masters degree in Agriculture with specialization in Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Crop Protection

Desirable

Knowledge & Skill in Maintaining a Research Farm and related operationsGood people management Skills

Experience

Necessary

2-4 years of hands-on experience in Pest and disease identification and implementing crop protection strategiesDeep understanding of pest life cycles, disease symptoms, and control methods.

Desirable

Familiarity with chemical, biological, and organic crop protection techniquesThorough knowledge in Field operations,

Job Accountabilities

Identify Seasonal Diseases occurring on the Bio-Energy crops and the appropriate management methodsTake up Trials for Screening of Bio-Energy crops for Biotic stress tolerance particularly Plant diseases.Identify and co-ordinate with national and international experts on energy plantations and collaborate for a win-win partnershipMaintenance of farm, encompassing all the Plant protection practices timely that facilitate growthDevelopment of standard Pest & Disease Management practices in bio-Energy crops and the resultant yield and quality expectations.Development of systems & procedures of R&D data recording & analysis.Monitoring the plots established as demonstration plots for disease free yields at all the R&D locationsCrisis management at field level and ensuring resolution of all disputes that might arise while engaging with farmers.Ensuring digitally driven MIS is implemented on ground.