Rice Cultivation Worker
いなさくさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An occupation that performs a series of tasks related to rice cultivation.
Description
Rice cultivation workers perform a range of tasks in paddy fields, including transplanting, weeding, water level adjustment, fertilizer application, pest and disease control, harvesting, threshing, and drying adjustment, from rice growth to post-harvest primary processing. They operate agricultural machinery such as tractors, rice transplanters, and combines, develop seasonal work plans, and carry out tasks efficiently. They manage water by assessing weather and irrigation conditions, striving to maintain and improve quality and yield. Collaboration within regions or teams is common, and as they gain experience, they take on farm management and training of successors.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected from the perspectives of improving domestic food self-sufficiency and regional revitalization, challenges include population aging and successor shortages.
Personality Traits
Has a strong sense of responsibility / Has cooperativeness / Has interest in the natural environment / Has patience
Work Style
Career Path
Farm Worker → Team Leader → Farm Manager → Agricultural Business Owner
Required Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Basic Knowledge of Pesticides and Fertilizers / Rice Transplanting and Harvesting / Water Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Agricultural Machinery Maintenance / Basic Knowledge of Meteorology and Hydrology / Soil Management Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in water level adjustment and fertilizer application directly affects yield. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because high physical stamina is required for long hours of outdoor work and heavy machinery operation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because experience and intuition are valued more than numerical management. |
Related Qualifications
- Agricultural Machinery Skill Certification
- Forklift Operation Training Course
- Large Special Vehicle License
Related Jobs
- Agricultural Machinery Operator
- Field Crop Worker