Taro Cultivator
さといもこうさくしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Engages in taro cultivation, performing a series of tasks from soil management to planting, maintenance, harvesting, and shipping.
Description
Taro cultivators perform the necessary tasks for taro cultivation, including soil improvement, planting, hilling up, top dressing, pest control, water management, harvesting, and post-harvest sorting, packing, and shipping. They combine field machinery and manual labor, requiring management adapted to seasons and weather. They also learn fertilizer formulation and pest control techniques for quality improvement and collaborate with local markets and distributors.
Future Outlook
While there is a challenge of successor shortages due to aging, there is potential for demand expansion through regional branding and sixth industrialization.
Personality Traits
Good at observing nature / Meticulous / Patient / Physically strong
Work Style
Full-time Outdoor / Joint Management / Seasonal Fluctuations
Career Path
Apprentice Agricultural Worker → Independent Self-employed Farmer → Agricultural Corporation Worker → Farm Manager → Agricultural Advisor
Required Skills
Pest and Disease Control / Planting Techniques / Soil Management / Tiller Operation / Tractor Operation
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Machinery Maintenance / Agricultural Product Distribution Knowledge / ICT Agriculture Technology / Soil Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Responses to changes such as weather and pest outbreaks are necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of outdoor work and heavy labor are common. |
| Planning & Organization | Seasonal work planning and harvest timing management are important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many procedures follow work manuals, so opportunities to demonstrate creativity are limited. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management and area calculations are required, but advanced mathematical analysis is not needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Agricultural Machinery Operator Skill Test
- Large Special Vehicle License
Aliases
- Taro Farmer
- Taro Grower
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