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Fruit Grower

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow fruit, including table grapes.

Also known as: Fruit Farm Manager

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Main tasks

  • Plans and coordinates the production and marketing of fruit crops from seed selection and soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
  • Organises fruit farming operations and routines, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging fruit
  • Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of fruit
  • Directs and oversees general farming activities to maintain fruit crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests and weeds
  • Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of infrastructure for growing fruit, such as equipment, machinery, sheds, and water supply systems and irrigation systems
  • Oversees data collection and analysis, and fruit farm technology systems
  • Manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management for a fruit farm
  • May select and train fruit farm staff and contractors

Specialisations

Market Gardener (Fruit)Olive GrowerOrchardist (Fruit)Table Grape Grower

State nomination

5 state(s) nominate Fruit Grower for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:

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