Horticultural Farmer
えんげいのうこうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who grows horticultural crops such as flowers, fruit trees, and vegetables, aiming to improve quality and achieve stable production.
Description
Horticultural farmers cultivate and manage horticultural crops such as ornamental flowers, vegetables, and fruit trees. They handle processes from sowing, seedling raising, transplanting, fertilization, irrigation, pest and disease control, harvesting, to shipment adjustment, aiming to improve quality and yield. They also select cultivation methods according to climate and soil conditions, manage greenhouses, improve soil, select varieties, and practice efficient production combining mechanization and manual labor.
Future Outlook
While aging and successor shortages pose challenges, the demand for highly specialized horticultural farmers is expected to be maintained to a certain extent due to increasing demand for regional brand vegetables and ornamental plants, as well as the introduction of smart agriculture technology.
Personality Traits
Interested in the natural environment / Patient / Sharp observation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Self-employment Possible / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Horticultural Farmer → Horticultural Farmer → Chief Farmer → Farm Manager → Self-employed Horticultural Business Owner
Required Skills
Fertilization Techniques / Harvesting and Shipping Management / Pest and Disease Control / Seedling and Transplanting Techniques / Soil Management
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Greenhouse Management / Horticultural Decoration / Smart Agriculture Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly respond to changes in weather or growth conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires meticulous management without missing pests, diseases, or environmental changes. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is required for long hours of outdoor work and handling heavy objects. |
| Planning & Organization | Process management from sowing to shipment is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High mathematical analysis is not required, mainly for simple measurements and calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Horticultural Decoration Technician
Aliases
- Horticultural Farm
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