Agricultural Consultant
What the work is
Advises farmers, agricultural businesses, rural industries and government on the production, processing and distribution of farm products.
Would you enjoy the work?
These are the main tasks in the official description. Mark how each one sounds to you.
- Provides advice and guidance to farmers and agricultural businesses on best practices for production, processing and distribution of farm products
- Conducts research and analysis on agricultural trends and market conditions
- Evaluates farming operations for efficiency
- Develops and implements strategies to improve productivity and profitability
- Provides recommendations on land use, crop selection and livestock management
- Assists in the development and implementation of sustainable farming practices
- Advises farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programs
- Collaborates with government agencies and industry organisations to develop and implement agricultural policies and programs
- Conducts training and workshops for farmers and agricultural workers
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in farms across a farming district, an agronomy practice and the shed of an oyster grower. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- A paddock you advised on greens up and the farmer sends a photo with no caption
- You spot a disease early on a walk through a crop and save the harvest
- A grower says a tip from you saved them a season of trouble
Hard days
- A dry spell has everyone worried and every farmer wants an answer you do not yet have
- A farmer has already decided what to do and wants you to confirm it
- Long drives on dirt roads with samples to analyse and reports to write after
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 244131, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.