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Elements and Performance Criteria
- Source information for input to planting plan
- Prepare planting plan
- Determine the agricultural crop and method(s) of planting to be used from the organisations production or management plan and availability
- Assess and calculate the resources required for the planting operations from the area to be sown, the method of planting to be used, and the available timelines
- Assess technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations
- Set target dates for planting, including the sequencing for planting across paddocks or crop areas, in line with the overall production or management plan
- Select the chemical applications that are required prior to and post planting and organise to occur appropriately
- Prepare the plan to ensure that any potential detrimental environmental impacts are minimised or eliminated, including the proper disposal of containers, drums and other waste
- Identify and assess hazards, and safe work practices for planting are implemented and overseen with staff
- Identify, arrange and obtain required approvals for the planting operations
- Determine measurable indicators, specifications and targets, based on the production or management plan and the method, resources and seed to be used
- Determine scheduling and key responsibilities
- Monitor and adjust the planting plan
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