Agricultural consultant

Agricultural consultant

Agricultural consultants advise farmers and organisations on business efficiency, livestock production and land management.

Also known as

Agribusiness consultant, farm consultant, dairy consultant, sheep and beef consultant, agricultural adviser, farm business consultant, environmental consultant

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
  • Usually work in offices and on farms and may travel locally and nationally
  • May work in all weather conditions
  • Need to be organised, communicate well and work well independently

Typical tasks

  • Advise farmers and organisations on farm practices
  • Assess farm results and performance
  • Design pasture and livestock systems
  • Recommend fertiliser and soil improvements
  • Identify pests, weeds and disease risks
  • Analyse farm data and budgets
  • Create farm plans and action steps
  • Help farms recruit workers
  • Train workers in farm safety
  • Help workers meet rules and standards

Salary information

$55K-$200K
LowerMost commonUpper
$55K$70K-$130K$200K

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