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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 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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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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