Understanding Farmers
Job profile of a farmer A Farmer is the CEO, COO, CFO, Sales manager, Investment manager of a propritary fariming firm. It will directly effect his income if he is not good in even one of the fields Before the cropping season: What to sow, when to sow, credit availability, plan for inputs, land preparation, soil nutrient status Farmers has to have the access to the data that howmuch has it rained, moisture level in soil. When to sow based on forcasting Svaings, loans –> moneylenders Seed varity and quality, selection from number of options, authenticity of seeds Land preparation, machinery and labours, funds for that Gap filling for requirements of soil for a crop, suppliments, fertilizers, NPK (should be made easy to understand) During the cropping season: choose appropriate agriculture technology monitor the progress of crop observe anomalies and take action, monitor weather labour/machinery management for sowing and intercultural operations water management weed/pests/ wild animals management respond to climate contingencies in case of damege file claim for insurance After the cropping season: Harvesting based on weather conditions, checking if crop is actually ready labour management primary processing, storage market assessment, where and when to sell grading/sorting/packing/transportation value addition, negotiation for better prices realization of prices repayments(loans, etc.) surplus investment planning(future planning) During the lean season: Remaining 6 to 7 months: Migration, ancillary works, MGNAREGA Repeats it season after season and year after year ...