Tuber Crop Cultivation Worker
いもるいさいばいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Agricultural worker responsible for cultivating tuber crops (such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, taro, etc.) in fields, from seeding to harvesting and quality control.
Description
Tuber crop cultivation workers perform cultivation management such as field plowing, fertilization, planting seed tubers, bud thinning, top dressing, pest control, and water management, and handle everything up to harvesting at the appropriate time, sorting, and shipment preparation. They operate agricultural machinery such as tractors, tillers, harvesting machines, and forklifts, managing crop growth while considering soil and weather conditions. They respond appropriately to weather fluctuations and pest and disease outbreaks, striving to stably supply high-quality tubers.
Future Outlook
There is a serious shortage of workers due to aging, and it is expected that labor-saving harvesting and the introduction of smart agriculture technologies will advance.
Personality Traits
Diligent / Interested in the natural environment / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time Employee / Part-time / Casual Worker / Seasonal / Self-employed
Career Path
Farm Worker → Crop Specialist Staff → Farm Site Supervisor → Farm Manager
Required Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Fertilization Management / Field Plowing and Planting / Harvesting and Sorting / Pest and Disease Control / Thinning
Recommended Skills
Maturation Management / Mulch Laying / Pesticide Application / Soil Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required for managing appropriate fertilizer amounts and pest control timing. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina to endure heavy labor and long hours of outdoor work is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows cultivation manuals and past records. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
- Pesticide Management Supervisor
Aliases
- Field Crop Worker
- Tuber Cultivation Worker
- Tuber Farmer
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