Becoming an Agricultural Technician in Queensland

About this role

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

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for an Agricultural Technician include:

• examining topographical, physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies
• assisting in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
• identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assisting in devising methods of control
• analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality
• inspecting livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
• assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved crop and livestock strains
• arranging the supply of drugs, vaccines and other chemicals to Farmers and Farm Managers, and giving advice on their use
• collecting and collating data for research
• planning slaughtering, harvesting and other aspects of production processes
• may advise producers on farming techniques and management.