Miscellaneous Grain Cultivation Worker
ざっこくさいばいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Agricultural worker who handles sowing, harvesting, drying, sorting, and other tasks for miscellaneous grains (foxtail millet, proso millet, barnyard millet, buckwheat, etc.).
Description
Miscellaneous grain cultivation workers handle a series of tasks at sites cultivating miscellaneous grains such as foxtail millet, proso millet, barnyard millet, and buckwheat, including soil management, sowing, weeding, pest control, harvesting, threshing, drying, and sorting. Skills required include sowing and harvesting at appropriate times, operation of machinery and tools, and drying and sorting techniques to maintain quality. In recent years, demand for miscellaneous grains has increased due to rising health consciousness, and the introduction of organic cultivation and labor-saving technologies is progressing.
Future Outlook
In Japan, demand for miscellaneous grains is increasing due to heightened health consciousness. Shortage of successors to support aging agriculture is a challenge, and the introduction of labor-saving and mechanization technologies is progressing.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Interested in the natural environment / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Outdoor work / Seasonal fluctuations / Sole proprietorship or corporate management / Team work
Career Path
Farm worker (apprentice) → Miscellaneous grain cultivation worker → Farm leader → Farm manager or owner → Agricultural instructor
Required Skills
Agricultural machinery operation / Drying and sorting techniques / Harvesting and threshing / Miscellaneous grain growth management / Pest and disease control / Sowing techniques
Recommended Skills
Agricultural bookkeeping / Marketing knowledge / Organic farming techniques / Soil analysis / Work planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to respond quickly to changes in weather and temperature. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of outdoor work and heavy labor. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning and scheduling from sowing to harvesting are important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management and measurement are sufficient at a basic level. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Class 1 Driver's License
- Pesticide Management Supervisor
Aliases
- Miscellaneous Grain Farmer
- Miscellaneous Grain Production Worker
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