Group
Occupation
151131 Cotton Grower
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
151131 Cotton Grower
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to grow cotton.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Plans, organises, and coordinates the production and marketing of cotton crops, taking into account environmental and market conditions
- Selects and purchases cotton seeds, fertilisers, and other supplies required for cotton production
- Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising, and irrigating cotton crops to maintain optimal production, crop health, and growing conditions
- Monitors and maintains cotton crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds, and disease
- Directs and oversees the defoliation, harvesting, storing, grading, and packaging of cotton
- Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase, and dispatch of cotton
- Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of cotton farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, fences, machinery, and water supply and irrigation systems
- Maintains and evaluates records of cotton farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
- Manages cotton farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt, and loan management
- May select, train, and supervise cotton farm staff and contractors