1313-13	Sugar Cane Grower
	Sugar Cane Farm Manager

Plans, directs, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow sugar cane.

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 sugar cane from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors
• selects and plants cane stalks and shaves stubble to encourage regrowth
• burns crops prior to harvest to remove leaves, weeds and other extraneous matter which impedes harvesting and milling operations
• determines harvest timing in consultation with mill management and harvests crops using mobile agricultural plant equipment such as harvesters and bin haul-out tractors
• directs and oversees general farming activities such as fertilising, pest and weed control, and transport of harvest to the mill
• 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
  

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