Agriculture Assistant: Manage Sugarcane Farming Operations, Lanka Sugar, Rathnapura

We are seeking an experienced Agriculture Assistant to join Lanka Sugar in Rathnapura. In this role, you’ll oversee a variety of sugarcane farming operations, coordinating field teams, driving efficiency, and supporting both strategic projects and everyday farm tasks within a dynamic agribusiness environment. You’ll make a real impact on land productivity, support farming communities, and work alongside a diverse team to enhance crop yields and farming practices. Requirements: - Proven experience in plantation and agribusiness management, especially with sugarcane - Strong communication skills in Sinhala, English, and basic Tamil - Proficient in strategic planning, project coordination, and team leadership - Technically skilled, able to use agricultural software and Microsoft Office - Adaptable, quick to learn, with patience and a proactive approach to problem-solving Responsibilities: - Oversee all stages of sugarcane farming: planning, nursery management, cultivation, harvesting, and transformation - Guide and support field staff, office assistants, and labourers to achieve production targets - Identify and implement solutions for cultivation challenges to maximise crop yields - Manage seed cane and monitor harvest quality to uphold standards - Conduct agriculture extension activities and maintain comprehensive documentation - Increase utilisation of land area for sugarcane to boost output - Assist with irrigation, nursery, greenhouse, and hydroponic tunnel management as required Please contact us to discuss this opportunity further.