Nut Grower: OSCA 151233

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow nuts, excluding those grown as broadacre crops (e.g. peanuts).

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

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