ISCO Occupation Group 2132.1 Agricultural Scientist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Agricultural Scientist: Agricultural scientists research and study soil, animals and plants with the objective of improving agricultural processes, the quality of agricultural products or the impact of agricultural processes on the environment. They plan and implement projects such as development projects on behalf of clients or institutions.
Essential Skills
- Report Pollution Incidents
- Monitor The Farm Environmental Management Plan
- Research Livestock Production
- Project Management Principles
- Environmental Legislation In Agriculture And Forestry
- Provide Advice To Farmers
- Livestock Farming Systems
- Educate On Recycling Regulations
- Make Improvements To Work Activities
- Perform Market Research
- Create Soil And Plant Improvement Programmes
- Advise On Efficiency Improvements
- Report On Environmental Issues
- Environmental Policy
- Project Management
- Advise On Soil And Water Protection
- Perform Scientific Research
- Provide Advice To Hatcheries
- Provide Livestock Advice And Guidance
Optional Skills
- Train Staff On Recycling Programs
- Organic Farming
- Train Employees
- Comply With Legal Regulations
- Comply With Farm Regulations
- Advise On Irrigation Projects
- Manage Fisheries Projects
- Lead A Team
- Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation
- Evaluate Employees Work
- Inspect Project Regulations
- Apply Precision Farming
- Consultation Methods
- Assess The Necessity Of New Farming Technologies
Alternative Names
- Bio-Technical Research Scientist In Agriculture
- Agricultural Development Consultant
- Agricultural Biotechnology Research Scientist
- Researcher In Agriculture Science
- Research Scientist, Agriculture
- Agricultural Quality Scientist
- Agriculture Researcher
- Agricultural Development Specialist
- Agricultural Research Scientist
