Horticultural Crop Growers, classified under ANZSCO 1216, are professionals who plan, organise, control, coordinate, and perform farming operations to grow various types of horticultural crops in Australia. These crops include flowers, fruit, grapes, nuts, turf, and vegetables.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within this unit group require a level of skill that is commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, in some cases, at least five years of relevant experience can substitute for the formal qualification. Additionally, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of horticultural crops, considering environmental and market factors
• Planning crop production and selecting appropriate seeds, seedlings, bulbs, and plant stock
• Coordinating and developing strategies for cultivation, fertilisation, and watering to ensure optimal production, crop health, and growing conditions
• Organising farming operations and routines, such as collecting, storing, grading, and packaging produce
• Planning and coordinating the sale, purchase, and despatch of produce
• Directing and overseeing general farming activities to maintain crop health, manage biosecurity and other risks, and control pests and weeds
• Planning and overseeing the provision and maintenance of infrastructure, including equipment, machinery, sheds, water supply systems, and irrigation systems
• Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and adjusting production accordingly
• Overseeing data collection, analysis, and farm technology systems
• Managing business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt, and loan management
• May select, train, and supervise staff and contractors

Occupations:

• 121611 Flower Grower
• 121612 Fruit Grower
• 121613 Nut Grower
• 121614 Production Nursery Grower
• 121615 Turf Grower
• 121616 Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)
• 121617 Wine Grape Grower
• 121699 Horticultural Crop Growers nec

121611 Flower Grower

Alternative Title: Floriculturist

A Flower Grower, also known as a Floriculturist, plans, organises, controls, coordinates, and performs activities related to planting, cultivating, and harvesting flowering and foliage plants.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation: Market Gardener (Flowers) (Aus)

121612 Fruit Grower

A Fruit Grower plans, organises, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to grow various types of fruit, including table grapes.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations: Market Gardener (Fruit) (Aus), Olive Grower, Orchardist

121613 Nut Grower

A Nut Grower plans, organises, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to grow nuts, excluding those grown as broadacre crops (e.g. peanuts).

Skill Level: 1

121614 Production Nursery Grower

A Production Nursery Grower plans, organises, controls, and coordinates the propagation and growing of horticultural plant stock for wholesale. They may also grow plants and seedlings for retail customers.

Skill Level: 1

121615 Turf Grower

Alternative Title: Turf Farmer

A Turf Grower plans, organises, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to grow turf.

Skill Level: 1

121616 Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)

Alternative Title: Vegetable Farm Manager

A Vegetable Grower, also known as a Market Gardener in New Zealand, plans, organises, controls, coordinates, and performs farming, greenhouse, and market garden operations to grow vegetables.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation: Market Gardener (Vegetables) (Aus)

121617 Wine Grape Grower

Alternative Titles: Vineyard Manager (Wine Grapes), Viticulturist (Wine Grapes), Vigneron

A Wine Grape Grower plans, organises, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to grow wine grapes.

Skill Level: 1

121699 Horticultural Crop Growers nec

This occupational group covers Horticultural Crop Growers that are not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include: Coffee Grower, Ginger Farmer, Hop Farmer, Mushroom Grower