Fruit Or Nut Grower
ANZSCO 121213
8,200
27%
26%
52 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Fruit or Nut Growers manage planting, cultivating and harvesting activities to grow fruit and nuts.
What they typically do
- Co-ordinates production and marketing of fruit and nuts, from soil preparation through to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors.
- Plants seeds and seedlings as well as grafting new varieties to root stocks.
- Maintains crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, as well as maintaining optimal growing conditions.
- Conducts farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and dispatch of produce.
- Oversees general farming activities such as fertilising and the control of pests and weeds.
- Maintains farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems.
- Evaluates records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand.
- Manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management.
- Selects trains and supervises staff and contractors.
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Fruit Or Nut Grower.
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