Sugar Cane Grower: OSCA 151133

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

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

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