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6131-01
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Farmer (Mixed Farming) is responsible for managing a farm that integrates both crop cultivation and livestock rearing. The role involves planning and performing land preparation, planting, irrigation, pest control, animal husbandry, harvesting, and post-harvest handling, while ensuring sustainable farming practices. It encompasses the overall operation of the farm to produce crops and livestock for sale or supply to markets and buyers.
Tasks
Prepare, maintain, and manage farmland for mixed farming operations including land and resource management.
Plant, cultivate, and harvest crops while raising, feeding, and caring for livestock.
Manage irrigation, fertilisation, and soil conditions to support crop and pasture productivity.
Monitor crop and livestock health, and apply pest, weed, and disease control measures using approved methods.
Operate and maintain farm machinery, tools, and equipment.
Plan farm production, determine crop and livestock types and quantities, and procure necessary farm inputs such as seeds, fertilisers, feed, and supplies.
Maintain farm records, including production outputs, yields, and financial accounts.
Skills
Basic
Ability to operate farm machinery safely and efficiently.
Basic understanding of crop cultivation and livestock husbandry practices.
Physical stamina and manual dexterity for demanding agricultural work.
Record-keeping skills, including basic financial tracking for farm operations.
Teamwork, communication, and basic problem-solving skills to manage on-farm tasks and challenges.
Specific
Competency in financial management and budgeting for farm operations.
Competency in livestock and animal health management.
Competency in pest, weed, and disease management for crops and livestock.
Knowledge in crop rotation and mixed farming systems.
Knowledge in sustainable farming practices.
Proficiency in irrigation and fertilisation techniques.
Proficiency in operation, maintenance, and repair of agricultural machinery and equipment.
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QUALIFICATION
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Equivalent
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