Agricultural Technician

examining topographical, physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies
assisting in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assisting in devising methods of control
analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality
inspecting livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved crop and livestock strains
arranging the supply of drugs, vaccines and other chemicals to Farmers and Farm Managers, and giving advice on their use
collecting and collating data for research
planning slaughtering, harvesting and other aspects of production processes
may advise producers on farming techniques and management

About Company

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIANS are required by ACE Education Consultants Pty Ltd, in Perth

WA, to perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist the farmer, farm

manager, agricultural scientists and agronomists. Areas of interest are field crop spraying

(broadacre, orchards, horticulture, etc.) and livestock farming, including animal health and

breeding programmes (Poultry, pig, dairy, beef and sheep farming etc.)

The skill level required is a diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years of relevant work

experience may substitute for the formal qualification. An additional 2 years of relevant work

experience is required once the skill level has been met.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

To apply please send a covering letter of introduction and a comprehensive CV to[email protected]

ACE EDUCATION Consultant Pty Ltd T/a Ace Associate