What will you do?
In Dutch the job is also known as landbouwer, landbouwarbeider akkerbouw or medewerker melkveefokkerij. You prepare the soil and the plantings, plant, sow or propagate crops and keep an eye on how they develop. You harvest ripe crops according to the instructions.
- Prepare the soil and the plantings
- Plant, sow or propagate crops
- Monitor the development of the crops
- Harvest ripe crops
- Maintain your workstation, tools and machinery
- Watch over the hygiene of the farm and the animal housing
- Follow up the stock and work safely and with respect for the environment
Skills to develop
- Physical stamina for outdoor work in all weather
- Flexibility during sowing, harvest and milking peaks
- A feel for animals, crops and living material
- Technical insight for working with agricultural machinery
- Able to work independently as well as in a team
Your foundation for this occupation
Learn crops, soil and seasonal tasks. Spacing, weeds and harvest maturity differ by crop.
From preparation to your first day
Develop the practical skills
Practise sowing, planting, weeding and harvesting with suitable tools.
Check your work
Check produce quality and grading; report disease or damage early.
How can you grow?
Specialise in a crop, machinery or harvest-team supervision.
Frequently asked questions
Is farm work the same all year?
No. Preparation, crop care and harvesting alternate. Ask which crops the farm grows and when work peaks occur.