AGRICULTURAL CONSULTANT
In the Dairy Industry, Agricultural Consultants are usually employed to provide
farmers and industry groups with assistance and advice in their area of specific
technical expertise. Agricultural Consultants are usually involved in activities
such as carrying out analysis, preparing reports and submissions, developing budgets,
and working with other consultants from different specialised fields to complete
projects.
Areas of agricultural consultancy may include:
- Financial Management
- Business Planning
- Animal Nutrition
- Herd Improvement
- Soil Management and Pasture Growth
- Genetics/Breeding
- Milk Harvesting
- Irrigation Survey and Design
SCOPE:
Agricultural Consultants work on large projects for government and international
organisations or on a one-to-one basis giving clients such as farmers advice.
Advancement in this area depends on knowledge, experience and possibly post graduate
qualifications.
COURSES AND TRAINING:
An Agricultural Consultant needs to complete an Agricultural Science, Agribusiness,
Science or Agricultural Economics or Accountancy Degree and have a minimum of three
years experience in the field of speciality.
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