Occupation

151133 Sugar Cane Grower

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

151133 Sugar Cane Grower

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

Alternative title

  • Sugar Cane Farm Manager

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • 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