5.0ModerateShortage
Agricultural Technicians
Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians · Agricultural, Medical and Science Technicians
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Median Weekly Pay
$1,808
Full-time workers
Employment
2,800
Total workers
10yr Growth
+8.7%
Projected to 2035
Shortage Status
Shortage
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation41.0%
Augmentation72.0%
Key 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
Employment Projections to 2035
Median Age
33
Female Share
32.0%
Part-Time Share
19.0%
Skill Level
2 / 5