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Agriculture

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Overview

The study of growing, maintaining and harvesting non-intensively managed crops and pastures, and breeding, grazing and managing animals. It includes the study of farming and producing unprocessed plant and animal products. The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of livestock reproduction, the production of primary plant and animal products, and the theory and practice of farming. It also involves developing an ability to utilise current agricultural technology, techniques and practices.

Course skills

Agriculture develops skills in:

  • analysing current and future market conditions to determine which crops are grown and/or livestock raised
  • identifying environmental factors affecting flock and herd health and productivity.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Careers

  • Agricultural, Forestry and Horticultural Plant Operators

    Agricultural, Forestry and Horticultural Plant Operators operate agricultural, forestry and horticultural plant to clear and cultivate land, sow and harvest crops, and fell trees and move logs.

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  • Agricultural and Forestry Scientists

    Agricultural and Forestry Scientists advise farmers, rural industries and government on aspects of farming, develop techniques for increasing productivity, and study and develop plans and policies for the management of forest areas.

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  • Agricultural Technicians

    Agricultural Technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

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  • Animal Attendants and Trainers

    Animal Attendants and Trainers train, feed, groom and care for animals.

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  • Aquaculture Farmers

    Aquaculture Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise fish and other aquatic stock.

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  • Crop Farm Workers

    Crop Farm Workers perform routine tasks in producing crops such as fruit, nuts, grains, vegetables and mushrooms.

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  • Crop Farmers

    Crop Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow crops.

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  • Livestock Farm Workers

    Livestock Farm Workers perform routine tasks in livestock, egg and wool production.

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  • Livestock Farmers

    Livestock Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock.

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  • Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Workers

    Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Workers perform routine tasks in crop cultivation and animal production.

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  • Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers

    Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to both grow crops and breed and raise livestock.

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  • Other Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers

    Other Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers include Hunter-Trapper and Pest Controller occupations.

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  • Primary Products Inspectors

    Primary Products Inspectors inspect animals, plants and agricultural produce and facilities to ensure compliance with government and industry standards with respect to quality, health and licensing.

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  • Sales Assistants (General)

    Sales Assistants (General) sell goods and services, such as food, clothing, hardware, household appliances, office supplies and cosmetics, in retail and wholesale establishments.

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  • Shearers

    Shearers remove wool and hair from sheep, goats, alpacas and other animals.

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  • University Lecturers and Tutors

    University Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.

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