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Planting Adviser study, provide assistance and advice on farm, cultivation, fertilisation, harvesting, soil erosion and composition, disease prevention, nutrition, crop rotation and marketing. They develop techniques for increasing productivity, and study and develop plans and policies

Alternative Names

Agricultural Adviser

Forestry Adviser

Farming Adviser

Tasks

organising demonstrations, giving lectures, writing and distributing materials to promote adoption of improved practices and techniques

collecting data and estimating quantities and costs of materials and labour required for projects

visiting farms and advising on measures to deal with problems such as soil erosion or pest infestation

applying knowledge of scientific principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work

offering advice on ways of raising quality of output, increasing yield and measures to increase efficiency of operations and to conserve natural assets and the environment

planning, organising and controlling the planting activities in line with the regulations and policies of the government