Agricultural consultant, Mātanga ahuwhenua
Also known as
- Agribusiness consultant, farm consultant, dairy consultant, sheep and beef consultant, agricultural adviser, farm business consultant, environmental consultant
Agricultural consultants advise farmers and organisations on business efficiency, livestock production and land management.
Duration
2:38 mins
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$70K to $130K
Most common
$200K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Agricultural consultants
- 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
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
Investigative
Practical
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need experience to become an agricultural and horticultural consultant and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture, horticulture and viticulture, business and management, environmental studies, earth sciences or similar area
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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