Description
Provides advice on quality, production and management of crops and livestock by assessing growing conditions and environmental factors and examining crops and livestock.
Skill Level
1
Alternative Titles
NULL
Specializations
- Animal Nutritionist
- Sales Agronomist
Skills Assessment Authority
VETASSESS
Caveats
No caveats apply to this occupation.
Note
Research Agronomists are included in Occupation 234114 Agricultural Research Scientist.
The specialisation of Agronomist appears in Occupation 234112 Agricultural Scientirst for other visa programs.
Group: 2341 Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists
Description
advise farmers, primary industries and government on aspects of farming, fisheries, aquaculture, and forestry, develop techniques for increasing productivity, and study and develop plans and policies for the management of land, fisheries, and forest areas.
Tasks
- collecting and analysing data and samples of produce, feed, soil, water quality and other factors affecting stock and production
- advising Farmers and Farm Managers on techniques for improving production, and alternative options
- advising farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and nutrition and feeding programs
- studying environmental and other factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, animal breeding, fisheries, and forests and forest trees
- studying the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and diseases on production
- developing procedures and techniques for solving problems and improving the efficiency of production
- managing forest and aquatic 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
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification.
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).