General Overview:

Studies commercial plants, animals and cultivation techniquesto enhance the productivity of farms and agricultural industries.

Tasks Include:

• studies the environmental factors affecting commercial crops,pasture and animal breeding
• studies the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and plant diseases on animal and crop production
• prepares technical papers and reports describing the outcome of research
• develops procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems or improving the efficiency of production
• may advise farmers on improving the production of crops and livestock
• may supervise and coordinate the work of technical officers and other workers