Career
Agricultural Technicians
Farming, Animals & Conservation
Career stats
Weekly pay
$1,166
Prospects
Low
Employed in Australia
1,500
Growth
Decline
Ideal for
Overview
Agricultural Technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- examining topographical physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies
- assisting in developing new methods of planting fertilising harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
- identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects parasites fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock and assisting in devising methods of control
- analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality
- inspecting livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
- assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved crop and livestock strains
- arranging the supply of drugs vaccines and other chemicals to Farmers and Farm Managers and giving advice on their use
- collecting and collating data for research
- planning slaughtering harvesting and other aspects of production processes
- may advise producers on farming techniques and management.
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
- Certificate IV in Protected Horticulture
- Graduate Certificate in Agriculture and Environment
Industry
Farming, Animals & Conservation
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