horticulture production team leader

Description

Horticulture production team leaders are responsible for leading and working with a team. They organise daily work schedules for the production of horticulture crops and participate in the production.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of storage facilities plant harvest methods pest control in plants project management principles quality criteria for storage facilities watering principles plant species soil structure fertilisation principles health and safety regulations plant propagation leadership principles pruning types greenhouse types crop production principles horticulture principles plant disease control pruning techniques environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

budgetary principles aeroponics organic farming e-agriculture food safety principles food legislation agroecology agritourism ecology customer relationship management agronomical production principles agricultural business management hydroponics agronomy

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

keep task records direct the preparation of food recruit personnel ensure quality control in packaging negotiate sales contracts present the farm facilities provide agri-touristic services pick orders of agricultural products select adequate packaging for food products implement landscaping projects place orders for flower products handle veterinary emergencies use gardening equipment create flower arrangements manage production enterprise maintain gardening equipment maintain technical equipment prune hedges and trees prepare flower arrangements develop agricultural production plans sell flowers advise customers on types of flowers promote farm products execute fertilisation food plant design drive agricultural machines manage agritourism activities carry out work related calculations in agriculture perform on-farm product processing assign duties to agriculture workers apply sustainable tillage techniques manage agricultural staff advise on plant fertilizer