Vegetable Grower
T&L Global Foods Supply Pty Ltd
Posted 16 days ago
Employer: T&L Global Foods Supply Pty Ltd
Position Title: Vegetable Grower
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: AUD 74,000 - AUD 80,000 per year plus superannuation
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Vegetable Grower, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading hands-on operational activities in various aspects of crop cultivation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Overseeing and leading the operational activities for sowing, planting, spraying, irrigating, fertigation, harvesting, and record-keeping.
- Participating in crop rotation planning programs.
- Leading and supervising farm hands daily to ensure smooth farm operations.
- Performing routine farm tasks such as pruning and de-budding for tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, baby eggplants, chilies, and capsicums.
- Leading soil preparation activities and the establishment and planting of new crops.
- Working to improve crop yield through better farming methods and developing new plant strains.
- Monitoring crop growth rates and reporting any anomalies to farm management.
- Pest control, spraying chemicals, and participating in crop rotation programs.
- Planning, directing, and coordinating worker activities related to crop lifecycle, including planting, weed pulling, irrigation, fertigation, harvesting, grading, and record-keeping.
- Monitoring plant water use and adjusting water levels as required.
- Evaluating crop quality and reporting on plant health to farm management.
- Developing new or improved crop varieties focusing on yield, quality, disease resistance, and adaptability to soil or climate conditions.
- Determining the timing of crop harvests and leading the harvesting process, including organizing the packing of products for transport to markets.
Skills and Experience Required:
- In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of crop care techniques, suitability of different crops to various soil types, climate conditions, irrigation, and fertigation needs.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively direct and coordinate farm hands while reporting essential information to farm management.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as suppliers and contractors.
- Fluency in Vietnamese is an advantage.
- Experience in farm operations, particularly in medium to large-scale horticultural enterprises.
- Hands-on experience in vegetable crop production is essential, with hydroponic farming experience preferred.
If you are passionate about horticulture, enjoy working in a leadership role, and have experience in crop production, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing enterprise and develop your skills further in the field of agriculture.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected].
Our Company is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About T&L Global Foods Supply Pty Ltd
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