Vegetable Grower
ANZSCO 121221
6,300
29%
31%
48 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Vegetable Growers manage farming, greenhouse and market garden operations to grow vegetables.
What they typically do
- Co-ordinates production and marketing of crops, from soil preparation through to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors.
- Plants seeds and seedlings as well as grafts new varieties to root stocks.
- Maintains crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, as well as maintaining optimal growing conditions.
- Conducts market garden operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and dispatch of produce.
- Directs and oversees general activities such as fertilising and the control of pests and weeds.
- Maintains buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems.
- Maintains and evaluates records of 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.
- May select, train and supervise staff and contractors.
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Vegetable Grower.
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