Agricultural Technicians

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 2034