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| 3213 FARMING AND FORESTRY ADVISERS |
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Farming and forestry advisers provide technical assistance
and advice on farming and forestry methods and problems.
Tasks include -
(a) keeping abreast of relevant farming or forestry methods and
techniques;
(b) advising on ways of raising quality of output, increasing
yield and measures to increase efficiency of operations and
to conserve natural assets and the environment;
(c) advising on measures to deal with problems such as soil
erosion or pest infestations;
(d) collecting data and estimating quantities and costs of
materials and labour required for projects;
(e) organising demonstrations, giving lectures and distributing
material to promote adoption of improved practices and
techniques;
(f) applying knowledge of scientific principles and practices
in order to identify and solve problems arising in the
course of their work
(g) performing related tasks.
(h) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Adviser, farming
- Adviser, forestry
- Farm demonstrator
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Technician, agronomy - 3212
- Technician, forestry - 3212
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