Nut Grower
OSCA 151233·ANZSCO 121613
680
23.1%
23.8%
52 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow nuts, excluding those grown as broadacre crops (e.g. peanuts).
What they typically do
- Plans, organises and coordinates the production and marketing of nut crops from soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
- Selects and purchases suitable nut varieties, fertilisers and other supplies required for nut production
- Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, pruning, fertilising and irrigating nut crops to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
- Monitors and maintains nut crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and disease
- Directs and oversees nut crop harvest, grading and packaging
- Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of nut crop produce
- Plans and oversees the provision of nut farming infrastructure and equipment, such as buildings, fences, machinery and irrigation systems
- Maintains and evaluates records of nut farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
- Manages nut farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
- May select and train nut farm staff and contractors
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Nut Grower.
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