Subsistence crop farmers grow and harvest field or tree and shrub crops, vegetables and fruit, in order to provide food, shelter and a minimum of cash income for themselves and their households.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Subsistence crop farmers - from $3,055 to $7,663 per month - 2024.
- A Subsistence crop farmers typically earns between $3,055 and $5,544 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $3,177 and $6,092 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Preparing the soil, sowing, planting, tending and harvesting field crops
- Growing vegetables, fruit and other tree and shrub crops
- Fetching water and gathering firewood
- Storing for later use and carrying out some processing of produce
- Building and maintaining houses and other shelters
- Making tools, clothes and utensils for use by the household
- Selling or bartering some products at local markets
