Seed Handler (Agriculture)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized occupation that handles seed selection, disinfection, sowing to seedling management, maintaining seed quality and producing seedlings necessary for crop production.
Description
Seed handlers are responsible for seed quality management tasks such as selection, disinfection, and storage in crop production, as well as sowing using seed sowers and seedling management in hotbeds or seedling beds. They support stable production of healthy seedlings through germination tests, germination rate measurements, and management of soil, temperature, and humidity, preparing seedlings in a condition suitable for subsequent field work and transplanting.
Future Outlook
Amid a decline in agricultural workers due to an aging population and low birth rates, while labor-saving and automation technologies are advancing, the demand for specialized technicians responsible for high-quality seedling production remains stable, and role expansion through integration with smart agriculture is expected.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Early Morning Long Hours / Outdoor Work / Part-Time Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Seed Handler → Seedling Manager → Field Manager → Farm Manager → Farm Owner
Required Skills
Germination Rate Measurement / Seed Disinfection Technique / Seed Sower Operation / Seedbed Management
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Machinery Maintenance / Basic Biology Knowledge / Soil and Fertilizer Knowledge / Temperature and Humidity Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high attention to detail is required for seed quality management and accurate sowing. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because high physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling heavy loads. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced logical analysis is rarely required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are more routine tasks than creative idea generation. |
Aliases
- Seed Manager
- Sowing Worker
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