131 Production Managers in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Agricultural and forestry production managers plan, direct and coordinate production in large-scale agricultural, horticultural and forestry operations such as plantations, large ranches, collective farms and agricultural cooperatives to grow and harvest crops, and breed and raise livestock. Tasks include - (a) monitoring agricultural and forestry market activity and planning production to meet contract requirements and market demand; (b) establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, recording information such as farm management practices, and preparing financial and operational reports; (c) conferring with buyers to arrange for the sale of crops and livestock; (d) contracting with farmers or independent owners for production of crops and livestock, or for management of production; (e) planning the type, intensity and sequence of farm operations (e.g. determining the best times for planting, spraying and harvesting); (f) analysing soil to determine types and quantities of fertilizer required for maximum production; (g) purchasing machinery, equipment and supplies such as tractors, seed, fertilizer and chemicals; (h) identifying and controlling agricultural and forest environmental toxins, weeds, pests and diseases; (i) organizing farming operations such as maintaining buildings, water supply systems and equipment; (j) directing and coordinating activities such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting and grading; (k) inspecting plantations and fields to determine maturity dates of crops, or to estimate potential crop damage from weather; (l) overseeing the selection, training and performance of agricultural and forestry workers and contractors. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Forestry manager - Plantation manager - Ranch manager.

Aquaculture and fisheries production managers plan, direct and coordinate production in large-scale aquaculture and fishery operations to catch and harvest fish and shellfish, and to grow fish, shellfish or other forms of aquatic life as cash crops or for release into freshwater or saltwater. Tasks include - (a) monitoring aquaculture and fishery market activity and planning production and fishing activities to meet contract requirements and market demand; (b) establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, recording information such as fisheries management practices, and preparing financial and operational reports; (c) conferring with buyers to arrange for the sale of produce and catches; (d) contracting with fishing skippers or owners of vessels and aquaculture farms for fishing and aquaculture operations, or for management of production; (e) conducting and organizing aquaculture or fishery stock examinations in order to identify diseases or parasites; (f) devising and coordinating activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries; (g) monitoring environments to maintain or improve conditions for aquatic life; (h) directing and monitoring trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques; (i) coordinating the selection and maintenance of brood stock; (j) directing and monitoring the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams or commercial tanks; (k) purchasing machinery, equipment and supplies such as vessels and nets; (l) organizing operations such as maintenance of ships, boats and equipment; (m) overseeing the selection, training and performance of aquaculture or fishery workers and contractors. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Aquaculture production manager - Fishing operations manager - Shore captain (fishing) - Trawler manager Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Fish farmer - 6221 - Fish hatchery manager - 6221 - Oyster farmer - 6221 - Seafood farmer - 6221 - Fishing vessel skipper (coastal waters) - 6222 - Fishing master (deep sea) - 6223.