Agricultural technical officers provide complex technical support and advise on aspects of agriculture such as research, production, servicing and marketing.
Duties and Tasks
Agricultural technical officers may perform the following tasks:
work with agronomists (crop scientists) using small plot experiments to compare plant varieties and test the effects of various treatments on growth and yield
work with soil scientists to study irrigation techniques and analyse plants used in soil treatment experiments
work with plant breeders to produce new strains and to select superior products
work with animal breeders using artificial insemination techniques to produce offspring that mature earlier
record and interpret experimental data in field experiments
interpret aerial photographs and prepare maps showing soil and vegetation patterns
assist in the chemical analysis and laboratory culture of micro-organisms which cause disease to plants and animals
carry out research and provide advice on various technical issues.
This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Science Technical Officers
Employment Status
Weekly Income ($)
Full-time
857
Part-time
440
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This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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