Farming, Forestry and Fisheries Advisers

advising on techniques for improving the production of crops, livestock and fish, and alternative production options

advising on livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programmes

studying the environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, animal breeding, fish stocks and the growth and health of forest trees

studying the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects, diseases and fisheries practices on animal, crop, forestry and fisheries yield

studying fish migration, growth, feeding and spawning and devising methods of collecting, fertilizing, incubating and hatching fish eggs

researching into characteristics, use capability and productivity of soils and applying findings to development of improved agricultural, horticultural and forestry practices

developing procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production

managing forest and fisheries resources to maximize their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits

studying the propagation and culture of forest trees, methods for improving the growth of stock, and the effects of thinning on forest yields

investigating, planning and implementing management procedures to cope with the effects of fires, floods, droughts, soil erosion, pests and diseases

preparing scientific reports and conducting advisory information sessions and lectures for farming, forestry and fishing communities and other groups.