Group
Occupation
244132 Agricultural Research Scientist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
244132 Agricultural Research Scientist
Researches and studies commercial plants, animals, and cultivation techniques to enhance the productivity of farms and agricultural industries.
Aquaculture and Fisheries Scientists are excluded from this occupation. Aquaculture and Fisheries Scientists are included in Occupation 244134 Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist.
Alternative title
- Agricultural Scientist
Specialisation
- Research Agronomist
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Researches and studies the environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, and animal breeding
- Researches and studies the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects, and plant diseases on animal and crop production
- Develops procedures and techniques for solving agricultural or horticultural problems, and improving the efficiency of production
- Designs and conducts experiments to test new farming methods and technologies
- Collaborates with farmers and industry stakeholders to prioritise research needs
- Writes research proposals and secures funding for agricultural research projects, and presents findings at conferences and publishes them in scientific journals
- Provides technical advice and support to farmers on best practices for crop cultivation and animal husbandry
- Develops and implements strategies for sustainable agriculture and resource management