Tobacco Cultivation Technical Instructor
たばこさいばいぎじゅつしどういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Tobacco Cultivation Technical Instructors provide specialized guidance and advice to farmers and cultivation cooperatives on cultivation techniques such as soil management, seedling raising, pest and disease control, harvesting and drying technologies to improve tobacco quality and yield. They work at national or prefectural extension service institutions and also support variety selection and the introduction of new technologies.
Description
Tobacco Cultivation Technical Instructors target regional tobacco producers, handling and guiding the entire cultivation process from soil diagnosis and fertilizer management of cultivated land to seedling raising, harvesting, and drying processes. They provide technical support including pest and disease control and quality evaluation, and promote new cultivation technologies and varieties through demonstration trials and training sessions. They also collaborate with administrative extension service institutions and research organizations to advance branding of tobacco as a regional specialty product and the introduction of environmentally friendly farming methods. They propose improvements based on field surveys and data analysis, and facilitate technology transfer through communication with farmers.
Future Outlook
Although the number of practitioners is declining due to stricter regulations on the tobacco industry and diversification of consumer preferences, demand for highly specialized technical instructors is expected to be maintained to some extent due to needs for high-quality and specialty tobacco as well as the introduction of environmentally friendly precision agriculture.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Meticulous and Methodical / Patient / Sharp Observation Skills / Sociable and Good at Explaining
Work Style
Collaboration with Research Institutions / Desk Work / Direct to/from Work / Fieldwork / Lectures
Career Path
New Technical Instructor → Senior Technical Instructor → Chief (Extension and Instruction Responsible) → Department Leader/Manager → Research and Variety Improvement Responsible → Agricultural Consultant
Required Skills
Cultivation Testing / Data Recording and Analysis / Fertilizer and Water Management Technology / Harvesting and Drying Management / Pest and Disease Control Technology / Soil Analysis and Improvement Technology
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / GIS / ICT Sensor Utilization / Presentation Skills / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Required to respond immediately to changes in weather and field conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision in pesticide application amounts and soil components directly affects quality. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required for instructing farmers and coordinating with stakeholders. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is essential as new varieties and cultivation technologies are updated. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to long hours of outdoor surveys and on-site work. |
| Planning & Organization | Required for planning and coordinating field experiments and training sessions. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to solve various issues such as pest and disease damage and responses to weather changes. |
Related Qualifications
- Agricultural Engineer
- Agricultural Pesticide Handler
- Pesticide Management Instructor
Aliases
- Tobacco Cultivation Instructor
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