Occupation

244133 Agronomist

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

244133 Agronomist

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

Research agronomists are excluded from this occupation. Research agronomists are included in Occupation 244132 Agricultural Research Scientist.

Specialisations

  • Animal Nutritionist
  • Sales Agronomist

Skill level: 1

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