Open-Field Vegetable Cultivation Worker
ろじやさいさいばいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Farm worker who handles sowing, seedling raising, transplanting, management, and harvesting of vegetables in open fields. Utilizes appropriate cultivation techniques and physical strength to produce high-quality vegetables.
Description
Open-field vegetable cultivation workers cultivate seasonal vegetables such as potatoes, daikon radishes, and cabbages in outdoor open fields. They handle a series of tasks from soil preparation, sowing, seedling management, post-transplanting weeding and thinning, fertilization, pesticide application, pest control, to final harvesting and sorting. They flexibly judge work content based on weather and growth conditions, operate farm equipment, perform simple machine maintenance, and are required to proceed with production safely and efficiently.
Future Outlook
Amid aging population and labor shortages, there is an expectation of increasing demand for personnel with specialized skills due to the introduction of labor-saving technologies and digital agriculture for efficiency.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Interested in the natural environment / Patient
Work Style
Family Business / Full-time Employee / Seasonal Employment / Short-term Part-time / Side-job Farmer
Career Path
Open-Field Vegetable Cultivation Worker → Supervisor/Team Leader → Production Manager → Field Manager → Independent Farmer
Required Skills
Farm Machinery Operation (Basic) / Fertilization and Pesticide Application / Harvesting and Sorting Work / Sowing and Transplanting Techniques / Weeding Techniques
Recommended Skills
Growth Management / Machine Maintenance / Pest and Disease Diagnosis and Control Techniques / Soil Analysis and Improvement Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to changes in weather and market conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is important to not miss signs of growth status or pests and diseases. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina to endure heavy labor and long hours of outdoor work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, with few opportunities for new idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly simple calculations for area and fertilizer amounts; no need for advanced mathematical skills. |
Related Qualifications
- Agricultural Technology Certification
- Farm Tractor Operation Skills Training
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle License
Aliases
- Open-Field Vegetable Farmer
- Vegetable Cultivation Worker
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