Organic farming

Description

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.

Alternative labels

farming ecologically
types of ecological agriculture
principles of ecological agriculture
typology of ecological agriculture
principles of organic farming
types of organic farming
regulations of organic farming
farming organically
regulations of ecological agriculture
typology of organic farming

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Organic farming is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Optional knowledge

Organic farming is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Horticulture worker: Horticulture workers carry out practical activities and assist in nurseries or greenhouses for the production of horticultural crops.
Crop production manager: Crop production managers plan the production, manage the enterprise and participate in the production process of crop production facilities.  
Vineyard machinery operator: Vineyard machinery operators carry out practical activities related to cultivation, propagation of grape varieties and production of wine with specialised machinery or equipment.
Vineyard supervisor: Vineyard supervisors supervise the work done in the vineyards, organise all work related to the vineyard in order to obtain good quality grapes produced in respect of the environment. They are responsible for the technical management of the vineyard and the wine frames and seasonal staff agents. 
Fruit production team leader: Fruit production team leaders are responsible for leading and working with a team. They organise daily work schedules for the production of fruit crops and participate in the production processes.
Vineyard manager: Vineyard managers orchestrate the conduct of the vineyard and the winery, in some cases also the  administration and marketing.

Horticulture production team leader: 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.

Hop farmer: Hop farmers plant, cultivate and harvest hops for the production of commodities such as beer.
Viticulture adviser: Viticulture advisers advise on improving vineyard production and wine-making.
Agricultural scientist: Agricultural scientists research and study soil, animals and plants with the objective of improving agricultural processes, the quality of agricultural products or the impact of agricultural processes on the environment. They plan and implement projects such as development projects on behalf of clients or institutions.
Agronomist: Agronomists provide consulting services to companies, agricultural cooperatives, agronomical crop growers and horticultural crop growers on the cultivation of food crops. They study the science, technology and business related to growing plants. They examine crops and perform experiments in order to improve crop yields and farms’ production. Agronomists also examine the most effective ways to harvest and cultivate plants.
Vineyard cellar master: Vineyard cellar masters are responsible for vineyard cellars from the entry of grapes to on-site bottling and distribution. They ensure quality at all stages, in compliance with regulations and laws.

Crop production worker: Crop production workers carry out practical activities and assist in the production of agronomical crops. 

Horticulture production manager: Horticultural production managers plan the production, manage the enterprise and participate in the production
Livestock advisor: Livestock advisors provide complex specialist advice to farmers and livestock breeders to ensure that their business and production is optimised.
Vineyard worker: Vineyard workers carry out manual activities related to cultivation, propagation of grape varieties and the production and/or packaging of wines.
Landscape gardener: Landscape gardeners plan, construct, renovate and maintain parks, gardens and public green spaces.
Agronomic crop production team leader: 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

 


 

References

  1. Organic farming – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022