ANZSCO 234115

Agronomist

Provides advice on quality, production and management of crops and livestock by assessing growing conditions and environmental factors, and examining crops and livestock.

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Main tasks

  • Collects and analyses data, and conducts research on factors affecting crop and livestock production
  • Advises Farmers and Farm Managers about techniques for improving the production of crops and livestock
  • Advises farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, weed, pest and disease control, soil improvement, and animal husbandry and feeding programs
  • Studies environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth and animal breeding
  • Studies the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and plant diseases on animal and crop production
  • Develops procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production

Specialisations

Animal NutritionistSales Agronomist

State nomination

1 state(s) nominate Agronomist for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:

NSW
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