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What’s it like to be an Agricultural Scientist?
Agricultural scientists study commercial plants, animals and cultivation
techniques to improve the productivity and sustainability of farms and
agricultural industries.
Agricultural scientists may work in laboratories, in offices, in the field or
in a combination of these. Some work alone but most work as members of a team
alongside other scientists, farmers and other people involved in providing
services to the agricultural industry.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Agricultural Scientist earn an average of $1553 per week.
The [average annual salary for this job is $80756 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- able to analyse and solve problems
- interested in science and the environment
- able to make accurate observations
- good oral and written communication skills
- good organisational skills, with supervisory ability
- able to work as part of a team.
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:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
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.
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 Scientist
Agricultural scientists may perform the following tasks:
- collect and analyse data and samples of produce, feed and soil, and study other factors affecting production
- advise farmers and farm managers about techniques for improving the production of crops and livestock
- advise farmers about issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programmes
- study environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth and animal breeding
- study the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and plant diseases on animal and crop production
- develop procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production.
Specialisations
Agricultural scientists who specialise in the wine industry deal with the
research and production of wines and the microbiology and chemistry of
winemaking. See the separate entry for Winemaker for more information.
Horticultural Scientist
A horticultural scientist applies scientific knowledge to the cultivation and
propagation of plants such as fruit, vegetables, berries, flowers, trees,
shrubs and crops. They may also work in landscape design to create parks and
gardens, with concern for the conservation and preservation of natural
resources.
Crop Physiologist
A crop physiologist studies the mechanisms of normal plant growth and the
effects of environmental conditions and chemicals upon them.
Agricultural Microbiologist
An agricultural microbiologist is involved in the identification and control
of disease organisms, often working in specialised areas such as food
technology and environmental management.
Agronomist
An agronomist is an expert in agricultural practices, with the aim to increase
crop yield and farming profits. This may include specialist positions in
research, extension and advice, sales, crop nutrition, soils or farming
sustainability.
Agricultural Biotechnologist
An agricultural biotechnologist uses techniques such as genetic engineering to
improve the quality and diversity of plant and animal products.
Agricultural Adviser
An agricultural adviser assists and advises farmers, agricultural businesses,
rural industries and governments in the production, processing and
distribution of farm products. They may specialise in areas such as livestock,
crops, dairy, fruit and vegetable production, water use, farm economics or
land management.
Soil Scientist
A soil scientist studies the biology, chemistry, physics and hydrology of soil
systems, and conducts research and advises on matters relating to conservation
and management.
Animal Scientist
An animal scientist conducts experiments in controlled breeding or embryo
manipulation. They investigate the nutritional value of different feeds and
the environmental conditions necessary to improve the quality of animal
produce.
Agricultural Entomologist
An agricultural entomologist investigates the causes of insect outbreaks and
researches methods to control them through integrated pest management,
biological control and chemical processes.