Agricultural Consultant
Agricultural Consultant
Agricultural Consultant
Roles and responsibilities
Your tasks will include:
- collecting and analysing data and samples of produce, feed, soil and other factors affecting production
- advising farmers and farm managers on techniques for improving the production of crops and livestock, and alternative agricultural options
- advising farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programs
- studying the environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, animal breeding, and the growth and health of forest trees
- studying the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and plant diseases on animal, crop and forest production
- developing procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production (economical and environmental)
- managing forest resources to maximise their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits for the community
- studying the propagation and culture of forest trees, methods for improving the growth of stock, and the effects of thinning on forest yields
- preparing plans for reafforestation and devising efficient harvesting systems
- investigating, planning and implementing management procedures to cope with the effects of fires, floods, droughts, soil erosion, insect pests and diseases
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
Undergraduate Courses To Become
Agricultural Consultant
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Postgraduate Courses To Become
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Agricultural Consultant
Coursework courses to pursue this career
Postgraduate study is recommended for this occupation.Relevant postgraduate courses include:
Postgraduate Courses To Become
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Agricultural Consultant
Research courses to pursue this career
Research study is not necessarily required for this occupation, but may be helpful for career advancement.Relevant research courses include:
The University of Western Australia