Sugar Cane Grower
OSCA 151133·ANZSCO 121513
1,500
16.9%
15.8%
60 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 sugar cane.
What they typically do
- Plans, organises and coordinates the production and marketing of sugar cane crops, taking into account environmental and market conditions
- Selects and purchases sugar cane setts, fertilisers and other supplies required for sugar cane production
- Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising and irrigating sugar cane crops to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
- Monitors and maintains sugar cane crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and disease
- Directs and oversees sugar cane crop defoliation, harvesting and transportation to sugar mills
- Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of sugar cane
- Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of sugar cane farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, fences, machinery, and water supply and irrigation systems
- Maintains and evaluates records of sugar cane farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
- Manages sugar cane farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
- May select, train and supervise sugar cane farm staff and contractors
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Sugar Cane Grower.
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