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
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 OwnHerd Management
Daily health, feeding, and welfare of all cows and calvesMaintain individual records for every animal - milking, breeding, health, productivityCoordinate vet visits, vaccinations, and deworming schedulesIdentify and isolate sick animals early; escalate appropriatelyBreeding Discipline (Critical)
Twice-daily heat detection - every cow, every day, loggedCoordinate AI (artificial insemination) within 12-18 hours of heat onsetMaintain breeding calendar: AI dates, pregnancy confirmation (60-90 days), dry-off (60 days pre-calving), calving, post-calving AI windowTarget calving interval: 13-14 months per cowMilk & Ghee Production
Supervise twice-daily milking; ensure hygiene and qualityTrack per-cow daily yieldOversee traditional bilona ghee-making processQuality control - consistency across batches is non-negotiableFeed & Fodder
Manage green fodder, silage, and concentrate feed inventoryCoordinate with suppliers; control feed cost per animalTune 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 disruptionMaintain farm hygiene, equipment, and infrastructureReporting
Weekly report to founder: milk yield, breeding status, health issues, costs, fulfilment statusMonthly P&L input - feed cost, labour, vet, outputMust-Have3+ years hands-on experience managing a dairy farm (indigenous breeds preferred)Practical knowledge of heat detection, AI coordination, calving managementAbility to read and maintain records - Kannada, Hindi, or EnglishWillingness to live on or near the farmDiscipline and reliability - this role is 80% consistency, 20% problem-solvingGood-to-HaveExperience with A2 milk or premium dairy operationsFamiliarity with traditional bilona ghee-makingBasic smartphone literacy (we will likely deploy a farm-management app)Veterinary first-aid knowledgeNetwork of AI technicians, vets, and fodder suppliers in Bangalore rural beltNot a Fit IfYou need constant supervisionYou treat cattle as machines rather than animalsYou cut corners on hygiene or animal welfareYou have never owned a breeding calendar in your lifeWhy This RoleThis 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 ApplyCall or WhatsApp with the following:
Brief background and current/previous farm detailsHerd size managedReference 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.
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
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 OwnHerd Management
Daily health, feeding, and welfare of all cows and calvesMaintain individual records for every animal - milking, breeding, health, productivityCoordinate vet visits, vaccinations, and deworming schedulesIdentify and isolate sick animals early; escalate appropriatelyBreeding Discipline (Critical)
Twice-daily heat detection - every cow, every day, loggedCoordinate AI (artificial insemination) within 12-18 hours of heat onsetMaintain breeding calendar: AI dates, pregnancy confirmation (60-90 days), dry-off (60 days pre-calving), calving, post-calving AI windowTarget calving interval: 13-14 months per cowMilk & Ghee Production
Supervise twice-daily milking; ensure hygiene and qualityTrack per-cow daily yieldOversee traditional bilona ghee-making processQuality control - consistency across batches is non-negotiableFeed & Fodder
Manage green fodder, silage, and concentrate feed inventoryCoordinate with suppliers; control feed cost per animalTune 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 disruptionMaintain farm hygiene, equipment, and infrastructureReporting
Weekly report to founder: milk yield, breeding status, health issues, costs, fulfilment statusMonthly P&L input - feed cost, labour, vet, outputMust-Have3+ years hands-on experience managing a dairy farm (indigenous breeds preferred)Practical knowledge of heat detection, AI coordination, calving managementAbility to read and maintain records - Kannada, Hindi, or EnglishWillingness to live on or near the farmDiscipline and reliability - this role is 80% consistency, 20% problem-solvingGood-to-HaveExperience with A2 milk or premium dairy operationsFamiliarity with traditional bilona ghee-makingBasic smartphone literacy (we will likely deploy a farm-management app)Veterinary first-aid knowledgeNetwork of AI technicians, vets, and fodder suppliers in Bangalore rural beltNot a Fit IfYou need constant supervisionYou treat cattle as machines rather than animalsYou cut corners on hygiene or animal welfareYou have never owned a breeding calendar in your lifeWhy This RoleThis 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 ApplyCall or WhatsApp with the following:
Brief background and current/previous farm detailsHerd size managedReference 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.
