Occupation Title | AGRICULTURAL CONSULTANT |
ANZSCO Code | 234111 |
Occupations in this Group | 234111 Agricultural Consultant 234112 Agricultural Scientist 234113 Forester (Aus) / Forest Scientist (NZ) |
Description | Advises farmers, agricultural businesses, rural industries and government on the production, processing and distribution of farm products. |
Skill Level | 1 |
Specialisation | Agricultural Extension Officer Landcare Officer |
Alternative Title | Agricultural Adviser |
Occupation List | Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) |
Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
Caveats | None |
Tasks | -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 | |
-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 | |
Skills Assessment Authority | VETASSESS |
Related Occupations | 234112 Agricultural Scientist 234113 Forester (Aus) / Forest Scientist (NZ) |
State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |
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