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Agricultural Consultant Courses

An Agricultural Consultant provides advice on agricultural issues to primary producers, businesses and industry groups. You might offer guidance on a range of issues from crop production to pest control or the selling of agricultural products. Agricultural Consultants might specialise in a particular area of production or distribution or provide general advice on agricultural issues.

Agricultural Consultants should have strong analytical skills and excellent problem solving abilities. It’s important you can communicate well and understand the needs of individual clients. Agricultural Consultants should have a strong understanding of agricultural issues and be able to apply this to a range of circumstances.

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Popular Agricultural Consultant Courses

There are 5 courses available for people who want to become an Agricultural Consultant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an Agricultural Consultant earn?

In Australia, a full time Agricultural Consultant generally earns $1,950 per week ($101,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

What are the job opportunities for an Agricultural Consultant?

The number of people working in this industry has dropped in recent years. There are currently 1,700 people employed as an Agricultural Consultant in Australia, compared to 1,900 five years ago. Agricultural Consultants may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly in rural areas.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

How do I become an Agricultural Consultant?

If you’re interested in a career as an Agricultural Consultant, consider enrolling in a Master of Science (Agricultural). This course will give you the skills to examine current agricultural processes and explore ways to improve these practices. You’ll cover a range of topics including agronomy, food security, climate risk, irrigation science and soil mechanics.

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Here are some potential career pathways within production horticulture. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.