| Agricultural Scientist |
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General: 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 |