Grape Growers

Grape Growers grow table or wine grapes.

What the job involves

• Co-ordinates the production and marketing of grapes

• Plants seedlings and grafts new varieties to root stocks

• Maintains crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, as well as maintaining optimal growing conditions

• Conducts farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and dispatch of produce

• Oversees general farming activities such as fertilising and the control of pests and weeds

• Maintains buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems

• Evaluates records of activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand

• Manages business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management

• May select, train and supervise staff and contractors