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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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