Cotton Grower

Description

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

Description

Plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow broadacre crops such as cereals, oilseeds, pulses, sugar cane, rice, cotton and pasture crops.

Tasks include

• Plans, organises and coordinates the production and marketing of cotton crops, taking into account environmental and market conditions
• Selects and purchases cotton seeds, fertilisers and other supplies required for cotton production
• Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising and irrigating cotton crops to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
• Monitors and maintains cotton crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and disease
• Directs and oversees the defoliation, harvesting, storing, grading and packaging of cotton
• Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of cotton
• Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of cotton farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, fences, machinery, and water supply and irrigation systems
• Maintains and evaluates records of cotton farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages cotton farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise cotton farm staff and contractors