Agricultural Technical Officer
Agricultural technical officers provide complex technical
support and advise on aspects of agriculture such as research,
production, servicing and marketing.
An agricultural technical officer may perform the following
tasks:
- work with agronomists using small plot experiments to
compare plant varieties and test the effects of various
treatments on growth and yield
- work with soil scientists to study techniques of
irrigation and analyse symptoms of plants used in
experiments with soil treatments
- work with plant breeders to produce new strains and to
select superior products
- work with animal breeders using artificial insemination
techniques to produce offspring which mature earlier
- record and interpret experimental data in field
experiments
- interpret aerial photographs and prepare maps showing
soil and vegetation patterns
- in laboratories, assist in the chemical analysis and
culture of micro-organisms which cause disease to plants and
animals
- carry out research and provide advice on various
technical issues.
Agricultural technical officers may work in laboratories,
in the field, or in a combination of the two. They usually
work as a member of a team with other scientists.
An agricultural technical officer may specialise as an:
Artificial Insemination Technical Officer who uses
artificial insemination techniques and controlled breeding
experiments to develop improved livestock and herd strains.
Horticultural Technical Officer who assists in
developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting,
processing and transporting crops, including fruits,
vegetables, flowers and ornamental nursery crops.
Poultry Technical Officer who is involved in the
production, management, processing and marketing of eggs,
chickens, turkeys and game birds, including breeding and
disease control.
Required Skills - Agricultural Technical Officer
- good at science and able to analyse and solve problems
- enjoy agriculture and the environment
- able to make accurate observations and recordings
- able to work as part of a team
- enjoy working outdoors
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