Vegetable Cultivation Worker
やさいさいばいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Agricultural worker responsible for sowing vegetable seeds, growth management, harvesting, and shipping.
Description
Vegetable cultivation workers grow vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce in fields or vinyl greenhouses. They handle seedling cultivation, transplanting, thinning, fertilizing, watering, pest control, and other growth management tasks, as well as harvesting, sorting, packing, and preparing for shipment. They observe soil and weather conditions to determine appropriate timing for tasks, operate agricultural machinery, and manage safety during pesticide application. Work content varies with seasons and weather, requiring physical strength and flexible adaptability.
Future Outlook
Due to aging population and labor shortages, there is increasing demand for labor-saving measures and ICT introduction, and the adoption of efficient cultivation techniques and smart agriculture is expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Early Morning Shifts / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Variations / Team Work
Career Path
Farm Staff → Leader → Farm Manager → Independent Farmer
Required Skills
Basic Agricultural Machinery Operation / Harvesting and Packing / Planting and Thinning Work / Soil Management
Recommended Skills
Greenhouse Management / Irrigation Equipment Operation / Pesticide Application
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly change work content according to weather and seasons. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To detect pests, diseases, or growth issues early. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for long hours of outdoor work and carrying heavy loads. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work procedures are standardized. |
Aliases
- Vegetable Farm Worker
- Vegetable Farmer
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