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Agricultural, Forestry, Farming and Fishery Labourers

Minor Group

921

Agricultural, Forestry, Farming and Fishery Labourers

Unit Group

9211

Crop Farm Labourers

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9211-01

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Crop Farm Labourer

Crop Farm Labourer perform routine manual tasks in crop production, including planting, cultivating, and harvesting a variety of crops such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts. They are responsible for soil preparation, irrigation, pest control, fertilisation, and maintaining farm equipment, and they handle crops carefully to maintain quality during harvesting, sorting, and packing. The role may also involve preparing produce, such as peeling or cutting fruits and vegetables, and supporting overall farm productivity.

Tasks

Plant, transplant, and maintain crops through activities such as watering, weeding, thinning, and general field care.

Prepare soil by hand or machine, including tilling, digging, fertilising, and applying organic manures.

Apply fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides in accordance with instructions and safety guidelines.

Irrigate fields and check crop and soil condition to support healthy crop growth.

Harvest crops by hand or using basic tools or machinery, selecting produce according to ripeness and quality.

Pick fruits and vegetables carefully to avoid damage and meet quality standards.

Sort, clean, peel, and pack harvested produce for storage, transport, or further processing.

Load, unload, and transport crops, produce, and farm materials as required.

Operate, clean, and perform basic upkeep of farm tools, equipment, and work areas.

Follow farm safety, hygiene, and environmental practices and support general farm activities as required.

Skills

Basic

Ability to follow instructions and comply with safety and hygiene procedures.

Attention to detail to ensure crop quality and minimise damage or waste.

Basic time management skills to complete tasks efficiently according to schedules.

Physical stamina and resilience to perform manual work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Teamwork and basic communication skills to work effectively with other farm workers.

Specific

Ability to identify ripe crops and perform manual harvesting.

Experience with sorting, cleaning, and packing of harvested produce.

Familiarity with basic irrigation methods and operation of farm equipment.

Knowledge of crop cultivation and harvesting techniques.

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Knowledge of safe handling of tools, machinery, and fertilisers.

Understanding of pest, weed, and fertiliser application practices.

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QUALIFICATION

No formal qualification is required

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