Tasks Include:

• examines the topographical, physical and soil characteristics of
  farmland to determine its most effective utilisation and
  identify nutrient deficiencies
• assists in developing new methods of planting, fertilising,
  harvesting, processing and transporting crops to achieve
  optimum land usage
• identifies pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites,
  fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assists in
  devising methods of control
• analyses produce to set and maintain standards of quality
• inspects livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
• assists in controlled breeding experiments to develop
  improved strains
• arranges the supply of drugs, vaccines and other chemicals to
  producers and gives advice on their use
• collects and collates data for research
• plans slaughtering, harvesting and other aspects of production
  processes
• may advise producers on farming techniques and management