Farm Manager

Location Nanjapura / Jigani, Bangalore Rural (Near Electronic City) Reports to Som Dadhich, Founder Compensation 30,000 - 50,000/month + performance incentive Type Full-time, on-site (farm residence preferred) Probation 2 months About Swarnika Swarnika Organic Farms is a boutique indigenous-breed dairy operation in Bangalore, focused on A2 milk and traditional bilona ghee. We service 50+ loyal home-delivery customers and are scaling to supply premium A2 ghee to institutional buyers. We work only with indigenous breeds (Sahiwal, Rathi) and follow ethical, ayurvedic supply-chain principles. We are entering a growth phase - expanding herd capacity to produce 200 litres of ghee per month - and need a disciplined, hands-on manager to own daily farm operations. What You'll Own Herd Management Daily health, feeding, and welfare of all cows and calves Maintain individual records for every animal - milking, breeding, health, productivity Coordinate vet visits, vaccinations, and deworming schedules Identify and isolate sick animals early; escalate appropriately Breeding Discipline (Critical) Twice-daily heat detection - every cow, every day, logged Coordinate AI (artificial insemination) within 12-18 hours of heat onset Maintain breeding calendar: AI dates, pregnancy confirmation (60-90 days), dry-off (60 days pre-calving), calving, post-calving AI window Target calving interval: 13-14 months per cow Milk & Ghee Production Supervise twice-daily milking; ensure hygiene and quality Track per-cow daily yield Oversee traditional bilona ghee-making process Quality control - consistency across batches is non-negotiable Feed & Fodder Manage green fodder, silage, and concentrate feed inventory Coordinate with suppliers; control feed cost per animal Tune nutrition to lactation stage (dry / milking / pre-calving) Team & Operations Supervise farm workers (milkers, cleaners, helpers) Coordinate home-delivery logistics for the 40 existing milk customers - zero disruption Maintain farm hygiene, equipment, and infrastructure Reporting Weekly report to founder: milk yield, breeding status, health issues, costs, fulfilment status Monthly P&L input - feed cost, labour, vet, output Must-Have 3+ years hands-on experience managing a dairy farm (indigenous breeds preferred) Practical knowledge of heat detection, AI coordination, calving management Ability to read and maintain records - Kannada, Hindi, or English Willingness to live on or near the farm Discipline and reliability - this role is 80% consistency, 20% problem-solving Good-to-Have Experience with A2 milk or premium dairy operations Familiarity with traditional bilona ghee-making Basic smartphone literacy (we will likely deploy a farm-management app) Veterinary first-aid knowledge Network of AI technicians, vets, and fodder suppliers in Bangalore rural belt Not a Fit If You need constant supervision You treat cattle as machines rather than animals You cut corners on hygiene or animal welfare You have never owned a breeding calendar in your life Why This Role This is not a caretaker job. Swarnika has committed demand waiting - a premium institutional buyer ready to take 100 litres of ghee per month. The farm has existing infrastructure, loyal customers, and a founder committed to scaling it right. We need someone who will own this like it is their own. Performance incentive is tied directly to ghee output and breeding conception rates - meaning a disciplined manager can earn meaningfully more than base.

How to Apply Call or WhatsApp with the following: Brief background and current/previous farm details Herd size managed Reference contacts (minimum one previous employer) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the farm for a working interview - half a day on-site to observe operations and discuss approaches.