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What’s it like to be an Agricultural Technical Officer?
Agricultural technical officers provide complex technical support and advise
on aspects of agriculture such as research, production, servicing and
marketing.
Agricultural technical officers may work in laboratories, in the field or
both. They usually work in a team with other scientists.
How much can I expect to earn?
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Personal requirements
- good at science
- able to analyse and solve problems
- enjoy agriculture and the environment
- able to make accurate observations and recordings
- able to work as part of a team
- enjoy working outdoors.
This job also involves:
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Para Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of secondary education and/or
completion of some further study of a vocational nature, such as a Diploma or
an Advanced Diploma.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Biology
School subjects that include some aspect of BIOLOGY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a biology-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Chemistry
School subjects that include some aspects of CHEMISTRY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a chemistry-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Geography
School subjects that include some aspect of geography provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a geography-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Rural Studies
School subjects that include some aspect of RURAL STUDIES provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an rural studies subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of an Agricultural Technical Officer
Agricultural technical officers may perform the following tasks:
- work with agricultural scientists using small plot experiments to compare plant varieties and test the effects of various treatments on growth and yield
- work with soil scientists to study irrigation techniques and analyse plants used in soil treatment experiments
- work with plant breeders to produce new strains and select superior products
- work with animal breeders using artificial insemination techniques to produce offspring that mature earlier
- record and interpret experimental data in field experiments
- interpret aerial photographs and prepare maps showing soil and vegetation patterns
- assist in the chemical analysis and laboratory culture of microorganisms that cause diseases in plants and animals
- carry out research and provide advice about various technical issues.
Specialisations
Horticultural Technical Officer
A horticultural technical officer works on new methods of planting,
fertilising, harvesting, processing and transporting crops, including fruit,
vegetables, flowers and ornamental nursery crops.
Artificial Insemination Technical Officer
An artificial insemination technical officer uses artificial insemination
techniques and controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock
and herd strains.
Poultry Technical Officer
A poultry technical officer is involved in the production, management,
processing and marketing of eggs, chickens, turkeys and game birds, including
breeding and disease control.