Profession agricultural advisor

Agricultural advisors assist and advise farmers, agricultural businesses, rural industries and government in the production, processing and distribution of farm products.

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Tasks agricultural advisor

• Collaborate with clients (e.g. farmers, agricultural businesses, rural industries) in order to identify and evaluate business and technical requirements.
• Diagnose clients' management and production problems.
• Advise clients in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, choice of machinery and equipment, etc.
• Solve problems (e.g. nutrient disorders in plants and livestock, management of weeds and plant diseases) and create solutions, including organising and conducting field trials.
• Assist clients with business planning, planning applications, government grant applications and new business ventures.
• Schedule and make regular visits to clients.
• Collect and analyse data, crop yield and financial reports to measure clients' performance.
• Gather relevant information (e.g. as requested by clients) and keep up to date with any relevant developments.
• Conduct classes or deliver lectures, presentations and demonstrations on subjects such as farming techniques, business management and new regulations.
• Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.
• Organise, advise and participate in community activities and organisations such as fair events and agricultural clubs.
• Maintain client records (e.g. services provided to clients, the effects of advice given), manage budgets and accounts, prepare reports and undertake general administrative duties.

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