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Wine Grape Grower
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow wine grapes.
Also known as: Vigneron, Vineyard Manager (Wine Grapes), Vineyard Operator (Wine Grapes), Viticulturist (Wine Grapes)
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Main tasks
- Plans and coordinates the production and marketing of wine grapes from planting seedlings or grafting new varieties onto root stock to harvest, considering environmental and market factors
- Plans and oversees wine grape growing operations and routines, such as fertilising, cultivating, debudding and pruning vines
- Monitors and maintains wine grape crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and diseases
- Directs and oversees the harvesting, grading and packaging of wine grapes
- Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of wine grapes
- Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of wine grape vineyard infrastructure and equipment, such as buildings, fences, trellises, machinery and water supply systems
- Maintains and evaluates the records of wine grape vineyard activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
- Manages wine grape vineyard business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
- May select, train and supervise wine grape vineyard staff and contractors
State nomination
5 state(s) nominate Wine Grape Grower for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:
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