AHCBAC318 — Maintain pastures and crops for livestock production

1 Monitor and assess agricultural pasture and crop condition, growth and requirements

• 1.1Monitor pasture and crop growth, nutrient status and health, and record observations
• 1.2Report deviation from expected growth and vigour
• 1.3Identify, monitor and report weeds, pests and diseases
• 1.4Monitor soil fertility and plant nutrition
• 1.5Establish sites for regular measurement of soil moisture as directed
• 1.6Measure moisture levels and calculate soil water percentage using soil probe or other measuring tools
• 1.7Report observations of pasture and crop ripening to supervisor or farm owner to determine the timing of harvest

2 Undertake pasture and crop health operations

• 2.1Identify hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
• 2.2Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
• 2.3Contribute to an integrated pest and plant health strategy to address pasture and crop health and growth issues
• 2.4Select and use equipment to apply treatments where required
• 2.5Follow label instructions and specialist advice
• 2.6Apply specialist sprays appropriately for growth stages where required
• 2.7Apply technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations
• 2.8Conduct chipping or spot spraying according to workplace procedures where required
• 2.9Assess, record and report pasture and crop growth stages and keys
• 2.10Apply water as required in irrigated situations
• 2.11Identify environmental risks associated with applying treatments, assess likely outcomes and take appropriate action to minimise risks

3 Complete cleaning and hygiene operations

• 3.1Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and PPE
• 3.2Dispose of or recycle unwanted materials, containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from maintenance and servicing work according to environmental practices
• 3.3Follow workplace biosecurity procedures
• 3.4Complete records and documentation according to workplace procedures
• 3.5Report work activities, and faulty and unserviceable tools, equipment and PPE to supervisor or farm owner

4 Implement grazing strategies

• 4.1Contribute to an integrated pest management program using livestock to conduct stubble and fallow weed control
• 4.2Implement appropriate grazing program to maintain pasture and crop production for grazing
• 4.3Respond to changes in quantity and quality of available pasture and crop with appropriate grazing management

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