Grower – Mataranka
Core
Oversee the cropping process from ground preparation and irrigation through to harvesting of rockmelon and pumpkin crops to ensure quality standards and market requirements are met.
Role type
Senior IC grower (horticulture)
Builds
Rockmelon and pumpkin crops for local markets
Domain
Horticulture / Agriculture
Required skills
Crop management, irrigation management, soil preparation, pest and disease management, harvest operations, farm equipment operation, production planning, data recording
Preferred skills
Agronomy principles, water and nutrition budgeting, crop rotation management, WH&S knowledge
Technologies
Farm machinery, irrigation systems
Responsibilities
Monitor production schedules and task completion, plan and oversee cultivation from planting to harvest, prepare soil and manage fertilization, communicate with outsourced agronomists, supervise and train farm workers, oversee harvesting operations, implement and monitor irrigation systems, monitor crop health and address issues, coordinate planting schedules and crop rotation, maintain accurate records of yields and expenses
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
