1313-15 Tobacco Grower Tobacco Farm Manager
Plans, directs, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow tobacco.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§plans and manages the production and marketing of tobacco from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors
§selects and purchases seeds for planting and transplants seedlings into paddocks using tractor-drawn planters
§harvests tobacco using agricultural equipment and places harvested tobacco leaves in racks for curing in a bulk curing barn
§controls temperature, moisture and air movement through the tobacco leaves during curing
§directs and oversees general farming activities such as baling tobacco in accordance with grade schedules, fertilising, pest and weed control
§maintains farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
§organises the sale, purchase and transportation of produce
§maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitors market activity and plans crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
§manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
§may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
1313-17 Fruit and Nut Grower Fruit and Nut Farm Manager
Plans, directs, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow fruit and nuts.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§plans and manages the production and marketing of fruit and nut crops from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors
§grafts new varieties to root stock and plants ground crops between rows of trees and bushes to control weeds and soil temperature
§directs and oversees general farming activities such as fertilising, pest and weed control
§maintains farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
§organises the sale, purchase and transportation of produce
§maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitors market activity and plans crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
§manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management, selects and purchases equipment
§may select, train and supervise staff and contractors Specialisations:
Orchardist Viticulturist
1313-19 Vegetable Grower Vegetable Farm Manager Market Gardener
Plans, directs, coordinates and performs farming, greenhouse and market garden operations to grow vegetables.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§plans and manages the production and marketing of vegetable crops from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors
§selects and plants seeds and seedlings in fields using farm machinery and garden tools
§controls temperature, light and humidity in greenhouses to maintain optimal growing conditions
§directs and oversees general farming activities such as fertilising, pest and weed control
§maintains farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
§organises the sale, purchase and transportation of produce
§maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitors market activity and plans crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
§manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
§may select, train and supervise staff and contractors Specialisations:
Olericulturalist
1313-21 Flower Grower Floriculturist
Plans, directs, coordinates and performs planting, cultivating and harvesting activities to grow flowering and foliage plants.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§plans and manages the production and marketing of flowering and foliage plants from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors
§conducts soil analyses, site assessments, prepares and maintains growing media and sites
§selects suitable plants and bulbs for growing, harvests crops, grades and stores picked flowers, bunches and packages flowers for market
§controls temperature, light and humidity in greenhouses to maintain optimal growing conditions
§maintains crop by weeding, identifying and treating pests and diseases, debudding, fertilising and watering plants
§maintains farm and nursery buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
§organises the sale, purchase and transportation of produce
§maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitors market activity and plans crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
§manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
§may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
1313-79 Crop Farmers nec
This occupation group covers Crop Farmers not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Occupations in this group include:
Cotton Farmer Hop Farmer Turf Farmer