151132 Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower

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

• Plans, organises, and coordinates the production and marketing of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse, and pasture crops, taking into account environmental and market conditions
• Selects and purchases grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture seeds, fertilisers, and other supplies required for crop production
• Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising, and irrigating grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse, and pasture crops to maintain optimal production, crop health, and growing conditions
• Monitors and maintains crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds, and disease
• Directs and oversees the harvesting, storing, grading, and packaging of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, and pulses
• Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase, and dispatch of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, and pulses
• Plans and oversees the provision, maintenance, and repairs of crop farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, silos, fences, and machinery
• Maintains and evaluates records of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse, and pasture crop farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages grain, fodder, legume, lupin, oilseed, pulse, and pasture crop farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt, and loan management
• May select, train, and supervise grain, fodder, legume, lupin, oilseed, pulse, and pasture farm staff and contractors