Agricultural technicians

Definition:
Agricultural technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical and scientific support to agricultural scientists, farmers and farm managers.

Tasks include:
(a) preparing materials and equipment for experiments, tests and analyses;
(b) collecting and preparing specimens such as soils, plant or animal cells, tissues or parts or animal organs for experiments, tests and analyses;
(c) assisting with and performing experiments, tests and analyses applying methods and techniques such as microscopy, histochemistry, chromatography, electrophoresis and spectroscopy;
(d) identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assisting in devising methods of control;
(e) analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality;
(f) conducting or supervising operational programmes such as fish hatchery, greenhouse and livestock production programmes;
(g) analysing samples of seeds for quality, purity and germination rating;
(h) collecting data and estimating quantities and costs of materials and labour required for projects;
(i) organizing maintenance and repairs of research equipment.

AGRICULTURAL-ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

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Job Description: 1) Prepares original layout and completes detailed drawings of agricultural machinery and equipment, such as farm machinery, irrigation, power, and electrification systems, soil and water conservation equipment and agricultural harvesting and processing equipment: Applies biological and engineering knowledge, design principles, and theories to ensure compliance with company policy, and an end product which […]

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