Fruit Tree Cultivation Worker
かじゅさいばいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves a series of cultivation management tasks from planting fruit trees in orchards to harvesting. It handles various tasks such as pruning, fruit thinning, fertilization, pest and disease control, bagging, and harvesting, supporting the production of high-quality fruits.
Description
Fruit tree cultivation workers perform various tasks in orchards to ensure fruit quality. Main duties include tree shape management through pruning, fruit count adjustment through thinning, fertilization and soil management, pest and disease control, quality protection through bagging, and harvesting after maturity. They create and execute work plans according to seasons and weather to achieve both yield and quality. The work requires physical stamina outdoors, and acquiring skills and knowledge as well as teamwork are important.
Future Outlook
While the shortage of successors is becoming serious due to aging, the introduction of labor-saving machinery and ICT technology is progressing. With the expanding demand for high-quality, high-value-added fruits, the importance of personnel with specialized skills is increasing.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Good at Observing Nature / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Employee / Full-time / Seasonal
Career Path
Fruit Tree Cultivation Worker → Chief Cultivation Worker → Cultivation Management Supervisor → Farm Manager → Independent (Fruit Farmer)
Required Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Fruit Thinning Skills / Pest and Disease Control Skills / Pruning Skills / Soil Management
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Production Process Management Knowledge / ICT Agriculture Technology / Plant Physiology / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to adjust work schedules according to weather and seasons. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary not to miss slight signs of pests and diseases or fruit quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of outdoor work and carrying heavy materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is limited due to following standardized cultivation procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical calculations are not required in the work. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle License
- Pesticide Management Supervisor
Aliases
- Fruit Farmer Worker
- Orchard Worker
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