Crop production workers carry out practical activities and assist in the production of agronomical crops.
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The application of land management systems and technologies that integrate trees and other woody perennials with traditional cropland farming in order to sustain agricultural production while ensuring the protection of the natural environment.
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Carry out the cultivation of crops for bio-mass, process of crops for bio-mass.
Drive tractors, forklifts and other vehicles to transport crops as well as to deliver high torque at low speeds. Move equipment in fields and around buildings, making the appropriate adjustments and maneuvers.
Execute disease and pest control activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the climate, plant or crop type, health and safety and environmental regulations. Store and handle pesticides in accordance with recomandation and legislation.
Carry out fertilisation tasks by hand or using appropriate equipment according to fertilisation instructions taking into account the environmental, health and safety regulations and procedures.
Carry out plant growing activities. Carry out grow control considering the required terms and conditions for specific plant type.
Mow, pick or cut agricultural crop products manually or using appropriate tools and machinery. Taking into account the relevant quality criteria of products, hygiene prescriptions and using the appropriate methods.
Plan and perform crop rotation and other crop management techniques such us rotation by plant family or by nutrients requirements, to optimitise soil nutrients, improve its fertility, prevent erosion as well as to combat weed and pest pressure.
Monitor orchards, fields and production areas to forecast when crops will be fully grown. Estimate how much damage the weather may cause to crops.
Operate motorised agricultural equipment including tractors, balers, sprayers, ploughs, mowers, combines, earthmoving equipment, trucks, and irrigation equipment.
Prepare the equipment for harvest. Supervise the smooth running of high pressure cleaning equipment, heating or air conditioning and the temperature of premises. Carry out the smooth running of tractors and other vehicles.
Prepare planting area and soil for planting by for example fertilising, mulching by hand or using mechanical tools or machinery. Prepare seeds and plants for sowing and planting by ensuring the quality of seed and plants. Sow and plant by hand, using mechanical tools or machinery and in accordance with national legislation.
Carry out propagation activities by appling appropriate propagation methods such as grafted cutting propagation or generative propagation considering the plant type. Carry out propagation control considering the required terms and conditions for specific plant type.
Store and preserve crops in accordance with standards and regulations to ensure their quality. Ensure that storage facilities are kept according to hyginic standards, regulating temperature, heating and air conditioning of storage facilities.
Keep products in a safe place in order to maintain their quality. Ensure the stock facilities meet hygiene standards, regulating temperature, heating and air conditioning of storage facilities.
Maintain or ensure the maintenance of cleaning equipment, heating or air conditioning of storage facilities and the temperature of premises.
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The cultivation of plants without the use of an aggregate medium such as soil. The roots of plants are directly exposed to the surrounding air or mist and irrigated with nutrient solutions.
The study and application of ecological and agronomic concepts and principles to agricultural production systems.
The techniques, methods and principles that promote a sustainable use of land and soil in crop production. It is based on the three principles of permanent soil cover, minimum soil disturbance, and diversification of plant species.
Principles in growing crops, the natural cycle, nursing of nature, growth conditions and principles of organic and sustainable production. Quality criterias and requirements of seeds, plants and crop.
The cultivation of plants without the use of soil, by applying mineral nutrient solutions.
An integrated approach to the prevention and/or suppression of organisms harmful to plants that aims to keep the use of pesticides and other forms of intervention only to levels that are economically and ecologically justified and which reduce or minimise risks for the human health and the environment.
Principles, techniques and regulations of organic farming. Organic farming or ecological agriculture is an agricultural production method, which places a strong emphasis on environmental protection and ecological balance.
Types and features of diseases in plants and crops. Different kinds control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and climate conditions and health and safety regulations. Storage and handling of products.
The various methods, timing and equipment involved in harvesting different crops and plants.
Types of different propagation methods, materials and seeds and their criteria for health and quality.
The variety of plants, trees and shrubs and their special characteristics.
Quality criteria for storage facilities such as safe locking systems, ventilation, regularly inspected fireproofing systems, etc.
Diversity of soil elements and types of soil in relation to plant growth.
Methods for service, maintaining and adjusting of technical equipment, machines and instatallations used for crop production
Different types of devices and facilities used to hold information and their quality criterias.
Methods, principles and systems for supplying water to land or crops by means of pipes, sprinklers, ditches or streams.
The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. It includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
The study of plant, soil structure, climatic and environmental issues in agronomical production.
Types and features of pests in plants and crops. Different kinds of pest control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and climate conditions and health and safety regulations. Storage and handling of products.
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Implement alternate wetting and drying techniques in rice cultivation by applying irrigation water a few days after the disappearance of ponded water. Use a water tube to monitor water depth.
Apply sustainable tillage techniques such as conservation tillage or no till farming in order to minimise the impact on soil.
Assign duties, such as the cultivation, irrigation, or harvesting of crops or plants. Supervise product packaging or grading and equipment maintenance.
Irrigate soil using portable pipes or ditches. Maintain ditches, pipes and pumps as required.
Transform the primary farm product by tools and/or machinery into elaborated food products, respecting the quality objectives, hygiene and security legislation or rules.
Perform customer adapted presentations of the farm organization and farm processes taking under consideration the farm sustainability and local environment.
Assess the quality of the crop taking into account the preserving and storing conditions and criteria.
Provide services for agri-tourism activities on the farm. This may include providing B & B services, small scale catering, supporting agri-tourism activities and leisure such as riding, locally guide tours, giving information on farm production and history, selling of small-scale local farm products.
Use relevant information systems and databases to plan, manage and operate agricultural enterprise and production.
Use wireless sensor networking technologies such as low-power image sensors, acoustic sensors or sensors for Leaf Area Index measuring to monitor and detect insect pests occurrence in crop productions.
Maintain an inventory of cultivation equipment and supplies. Order additional materials as needed.