Konnyaku Yam Cultivator
こんにゃくいもさいばいにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Agricultural worker specialized in konnyaku yam cultivation, responsible from soil improvement to harvesting and shipping.
Description
The konnyaku yam cultivator is a specialist worker in konnyaku yam production. Handles consistently from soil improvement and fertilization, planting, growth management, pest control, harvesting, sorting, to shipping preparation. Field drainage and soil pH management, and grasp of appropriate cultivation timing directly impact quality, requiring high specialized knowledge and experience. Flexible responses to weather conditions are necessary, such as rainy season excessive moisture countermeasures, pest and disease outbreak suppression, and winter frost damage prevention. In recent years, mechanization and labor-saving have advanced, making driving and operation skills for tractors, transplanters, harvesters, etc., important. With regional branding and sixth industrialization, perspectives on raw material procurement for processed products are also included.
Future Outlook
In the aging agricultural sector, successor shortages are a challenge, but expectations for high value-added through regional branding and sixth industrialization are increasing.
Personality Traits
Diligent / Nature-loving / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Farming / Family Business / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations
Career Path
Agricultural Worker → Field Crop Handler → Farm Manager → Independent Farmer
Required Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Irrigation Management / Pest and Disease Control / Planting and Harvesting Work / Ridge Making / Soil Management
Recommended Skills
Fertilizer Calculation / Machine Maintenance / Pesticide Application Technology / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because early detection of pests and diseases and detailed observation of growth conditions are important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required to endure long hours of heavy labor and outdoor work. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to appropriately plan planting schedules and harvest times. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because precise quantity management is not highly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Pesticide Management Supervisor
Aliases
- Konjac Yam Cultivator
- Konnyaku Yam Cultivator
- Konnyaku Yam Farmer
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