Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker

Description

Performs routine tasks on a grain, oilseed, protein, pulse or pasture farm, such as cultivating and fertilising soil, and planting and irrigating crops. May spray pesticides on crops to treat disease and pests.

Description

Perform routine tasks in producing crops such as cereals, cotton, fruit (including wine grapes), grains, mushrooms, nuts, oilseeds, pulses, rice, sugar cane and vegetables.

Tasks include

• Patrols, inspects and reports on the condition of grain, oilseed, pulse and pasture crops
• Undertakes soil preparation and crop maintenance duties, such as ploughing, harrowing and weeding
• Operates water and irrigation systems for grain, oilseed, pulse or pasture crop growth
• Siloes and bales produce, and loads it into transporters when required
• Maintains, cleans and operates grain, oilseed, pulse and pasture farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, fences and machinery
• May spray crops with pesticides to control weed growth, insects, fungus growth and diseases