Vegetable Grower (ANZSCO 121221)
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What a Vegetable Grower does
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming, greenhouse and market garden operations to grow vegetables.
- Also called
- Vegetable Farm Manager
- Specialisations
- Market Gardener (Vegetables) (Aus)
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 121221ANZSCO 2022: 121616
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia STSOLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia STSOL and ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Main tasks
- planning and coordinating the production and marketing of horticultural crops, from soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
- planning crop production and selecting seeds, seedlings, bulbs and plant stock
- coordinating and developing strategies for cultivating, fertilising and watering to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
- organising farming operations and routines, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce
- planning and coordinating the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
- directing and overseeing general farming activities to maintain crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks and controlling pests and weeds
- planning and overseeing the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as equipment, machinery, sheds and water supply systems and irrigation systems
- maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning production accordingly
- overseeing data collection and analysis and farm technology systems
- managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
- may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Vegetable Grower do?
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming, greenhouse and market garden operations to grow vegetables. Also called: Vegetable Farm Manager. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Vegetable Grower on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Vegetable Grower (ANZSCO 121221) is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 190, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Vegetable Grower?
121221. The ANZSCO 2022 code is 121616. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Vegetable Grower migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Vegetable Grower for the Subclass 190, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Vegetable Grower for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 121221.
Is Vegetable Grower in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.