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Agricultural Scientist

ANZSCO 234112

Employed

3,400

Part-time share

15%

Female share

31%

Median age

41 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Agricultural Scientist is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Diploma of Applied Agronomy.

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About this career

Agricultural Scientists study commercial plants, animals and cultivation techniques to enhance the productivity of farms and agricultural industries.

What they typically do

  • Studies the environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, animal breeding, and the growth and health of forest trees.
  • Studies the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and plant diseases on animal, crop and forest production.
  • Develops procedures and techniques for solving agricultural or horticultural problems and improving the efficiency of production.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
23.7%
QLD
22.8%
VIC
21.6%
WA
12.7%
SA
11.3%
TAS
5.1%
ACT
2%
NT
0.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Agricultural Scientist.