Agronomic Crop Production Team Leader Market-oriented Skilled Agricultural Workers
SaveWhat Does an Agronomic Crop Production Team Leader Do?
Agronomic crop production team leaders are responsible for leading and working with a team of crop production workers. They organise the the daily work schedules for crop production and participate in the production
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Where Do I Start?
Fertilisation Principles
The study of plant, soil structure, climatic and environmental issues in agronomical production.
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Skills You Need to Become an Agronomic Crop Production Team Leader
Essential Skills
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EssentialFertilisation Principles knowledge
The study of plant, soil structure, climatic and environmental issues in agronomical production.
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EssentialEcology knowledge
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
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EssentialPest Control In Plants knowledge
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, …
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EssentialHealth And Safety Regulations knowledge
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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EssentialPlant Propagation knowledge
Types of different propagation methods, materials and seeds and their criteria for health and quality.
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EssentialCrop Production Principles knowledge
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.
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EssentialAgronomical Production Principles knowledge
The techniques, methods and principles of conventional agronomical production.
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EssentialTechnical Equipment For Crop Production knowledge
Methods for service, maintaining and adjusting of technical equipment, machines and instatallations used for crop production
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EssentialEnvironmental Legislation In Agriculture And Forestry knowledge
Awareness on enviromental legislation, policies, principles relevant for agriculture and forestry. Awareness of the impact on the enviroment of local agricultural precedures and practices. Means to adjust the production to …
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EssentialPlant Disease Control knowledge
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 …
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EssentialPlant Harvest Methods knowledge
The various methods, timing and equipment involved in harvesting different crops and plants.
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EssentialPlant Species knowledge
The variety of plants, trees and shrubs and their special characteristics.
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EssentialSoil Structure knowledge
Diversity of soil elements and types of soil in relation to plant growth.
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EssentialTypes Of Storage Facilities knowledge
Different types of devices and facilities used to hold information and their quality criterias.
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EssentialExecute Disease And Pest Control Activities skill
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 …
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EssentialExecute Fertilisation skill
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.
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EssentialGrow Plants skill
Carry out plant growing activities. Carry out grow control considering the required terms and conditions for specific plant type.
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EssentialHarvest Crop skill
Mow, pick or cut agricultural products manually or using appropriate tools and machinery. Take into account the relevant quality criteria of products, hygiene prescriptions and use the appropriate methods.
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EssentialMaintain Storage Facilities skill
Maintain or ensure the maintenance of cleaning equipment, heating or air conditioning of storage facilities and the temperature of premises.
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EssentialMaintain Technical Equipment skill
Maintain an inventory of cultivation equipment and supplies. Order additional materials as needed.
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EssentialManage Agricultural Staff skill
Recruit and manage staff. This includes defining the job needs of the organisation, defining the criteria and process for recruitment. Develop the competences of the staff according current and future …
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EssentialOperate Agricultural Machinery skill
Operate motorised agricultural equipment including tractors, balers, sprayers, ploughs, mowers, combines, earthmoving equipment, trucks, and irrigation equipment.
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EssentialPrepare Planting Area skill
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 …
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EssentialPrepare Planting Area For Planting skill
Prepare planting area and soil for planting by fertilising, mulching and performing weed control. Take the conditions of the area, soil and plant type into account.
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EssentialPropagate Plants skill
Carry out propagation activities by applying appropriate propagation methods, such as grafted cutting propagation or generative propagation considering the plant type. Carry out propagation control considering the required terms and …
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EssentialStore Products skill
Store products to ensure the quality and in accordance with standards and regulations. Ensure the stock facilities are kept according to hygiene standards, regulating temperature, heating and air conditioning of …
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EssentialSupervise Hygiene Procedures In Agricultural Settings skill
Ensure that hygiene procedures in agricultural settings are followed, taking into account the regulations of specific areas of action e.q. livestock, plants, local farm products, etc.
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EssentialEnsure Soil Fertility skill
Analyse soil to determine type and quantity of fertiliser required for maximum production.
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EssentialMaintain Plant Health skill
Manage and support overall plant health. Practice sustainable gardening techniques and integrated pest management in gardens both outdoor and indoor.
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EssentialMaintain Plant Soil Nutrition skill
Manage and support overall soil nutrition. Practice sustainable gardening techniques and integrated pest management in gardens both outdoor and indoor.
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EssentialMonitor Fields skill
Monitor orchards, fields and production areas to forecast when crops will be fully grown. Estimate how much damage the weather may cause to crops.
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EssentialPrepare Equipment For Harvest skill
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 …
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EssentialStore Crops skill
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 …
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OptionalAgronomy knowledge
The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. Includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.
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OptionalOrganic Farming knowledge
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.
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OptionalAgritourism knowledge
Aspects of agritourism involving agriculturally based activities to bring visitors to a farm.
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OptionalLeadership Principles knowledge
Set of traits and values which guide the actions of a leader with her/his employees and the company and provide direction throughout her/his career. These principles are also an important …
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OptionalProject Management Principles knowledge
Different elements and phases of project management.
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OptionalWatering Principles knowledge
Methods, principles and systems for supplying water to land or crops by means of pipes, sprinklers, ditches or streams.
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OptionalIrrigation Systems knowledge
The methods and systems management in irrigation.
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OptionalManage Contracts skill
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree …
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OptionalManage Production Enterprise skill
Organise and instruct staff, plan production strategies and programmes including sales. Carry out input purchase orders, materials, equipment and manage stocks etc. Awareness of demands of the businesses customers and …
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OptionalOptimise Production skill
Analyse and identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; formulate and plan alternatives.
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OptionalIrrigate Soil skill
Irrigate soil using portable pipes or ditches. Maintain ditches, pipes and pumps as required.
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OptionalManage Agri-tourism Activites skill
Manage staff for agri-tourism activities on the farm such as planning and promoting products and services, B & B services, small scale catering, agri-tourism activities and leaisure or selling of …
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OptionalPerform On-farm Product Processing skill
Transform the primary farm product by tools and/or machinery into elaborated food products, respecting the quality objectives, hygiene and security legislation or rules.
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OptionalPromote Farm Products skill
Explain the characteristics of a product and the way it was produced.
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OptionalProvide Agri-touristic Services skill
Provide services for agri-tourism activities on the farm. This may include providing Bed and Breakfast services, small scale catering, supporting agri-tourism activities and leisure such as riding, locally guided tours, …
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OptionalSupervise Crop Production skill
Supervise and analyse overall crop production in order to ensure effective production process, taking into account the environmental regulations.
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OptionalUse Agricultural Information Systems And Databases skill
Use relevant information systems and databases to plan, manage and operate agricultural enterprise and production.
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