Hire Agricultural Consultants to Improve Indian Agriculture & Conditions of Farmers

In the year 2018, the Indian agricultural industry has touched a value of INR 49,997 Billion. The value of the market is going to reach INR 99,927 Billion by the year 2024, displaying a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) between 2019 and 2024. This industry has screened itself a major component in the economy of India regarding contribution to the GDP and employment source to the majority of the population of the country. Currently, this industry has been delivering immense opportunities and the country has recognized one of the largest agricultural producers all over the world. Thus, for bringing improvisation in the entire industry, agricultural consultants should get hired.

What should be done to be an agricultural consultant?

There are several steps needed to be considered for being a top-notch agricultural consultant. The below points will describe the necessary steps.

• You need to obtain a proper academic route to be an agricultural consultant. You have to pursue your study with subjects such as soil science, horticulture, environmental science, crop and plant science, biological or animal science or agricultural engineering.
• To deliver quality agricultural consulting service to your clients, you should boost up some skills such as communication skills, advisory skills, analytical skills, technical skills, coaching skills, problem-solving skills, and others.
• Besides, you need to acquire a vast professional network with diverse organizational people, which can help you in accumulating the latest and ongoing business process and different perspectives.

Agricultural consultants work for ensuring the businesses of their clients are proceeding effectively. The consultants should be aware of the business along with the legislative implications of advice provided by them. Their clients can consist of public bodies, conservation organizations, landowners, growers, farmers and other agricultural businesses in services as well as manufacturing. Consultants in this field offer specialist advice on nutrition, livestock, waste management, environment and conservation, agronomy, technical applications, business planning, personnel management and estate and financial management.

The job description of an agricultural consultant:

The following points will televise the responsibilities of an agricultural consultant.

• Visiting clients for identifying and evaluating technical requirements or their businesses.
• Assisting clients with government grant applications, planning applications, legislative advice, business planning and new ventures of business. 
• Collecting and analyzing data, crop yield as well as financial reports for measuring performance.
• Modifying or preparing business operating plans.
• Organizing and conducting field trials for finding solutions to the problems of clients.
• Agricultural consulting companies are responsible for planning and implementing improvements for clients like the utilization of effective measures of pest control or discovering constructive ways for keeping livestock.
• Researching and keeping up-to-date with relevant agricultural development.
• Organizing presentations, training, demonstrations, and farm walks for colleagues, clients, professional bodies and clients.

Based on the above discussion, it can be concluded that agricultural consultants can be a blessing for the entire industry. As their job role is crucial for the industry, they should maintain their authentication while performing for their clients. Besides, the organizations under this industry should be focused on recognizing the skills, certification, experience and previous success of the consultants while employing them in the company.