| 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) |