Horticulture Grower

Employer: Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd

Position: Horticulture Grower

Salary: $78,000 - $88,000 plus Superannuation

Location: 69 Florda Gold Drive, Wells Crossing, NSW 2460, Australia

Mode: Full Time

Experience: 2 years’ experience minimum

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and maintaining soil conditions including cultivation and fertilization to optimise vegetable crop growth and yields

Planning and coordinating cucumber and fresh produce crop production from soil preparation to harvest considering environmental and market factors

Selecting and planting cucumber seeds and seedlings in accordance with seasonal production schedules and market requirements

Maintaining cucumber and vegetable crops through cultivating, pruning, thinning and crop training to ensure optimal growth and quality

Monitoring cucumber and vegetable crops for signs of pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and watering problems and implementing corrective measures

Preparing and applying pesticides, herbicides and fungicides to control pests, weeds and diseases in accordance with WHS and chemical use requirements

Managing and maintaining irrigation and fertigation systems to ensure adequate water and nutrient delivery throughout all stages of production

Collecting, grading, packing and storing cucumbers and fresh produce and organising sale and dispatch to wholesale and retail markets

Maintaining farm buildings, machinery and equipment to ensure efficient and safe farm operations

Maintaining accurate records of crop yields, chemical applications, irrigation schedules and production inputs

Managing farm budgets and monitoring costs to meet contract requirements and market demand

Coordinating occupational health and safety requirements across all farming operations

To be successful in this role, it is essential you have:

Relevant AQF Certificate III or Certificate IV in Agriculture or Horticulture, or minimum 3 years experience with formal training, or 5 years experience without formal training

Demonstrated practical knowledge and hands-on experience in horticultural crop growing including soil preparation, planting, cultivation and harvesting

Sound knowledge of pest and disease identification and management including safe use of agricultural chemicals in accordance with WHS requirements

Experience in operating and maintaining farm machinery, irrigation systems and horticultural farming equipment

Strong organisational and record keeping skills with ability to plan and manage crop production activities across varying seasons