Agricultural technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical and scientific support to agricultural scientists, farmers and farm managers.
(a)   Tasks include -
preparing materials and equipment for experiments, tests and analyses;
collecting and preparing specimens such as soils, plant or animal cells, tissues or parts or animal organs for experiments, tests and analyses;
assisting with and performing experiments, tests and analyses applying methods and techniques such as microscopy, histochemistry, chromatography, electrophoresis and spectroscopy;
identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assisting in devising methods of control;
analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality;
conducting or supervising operational programs such as fish hatchery, greenhouse and livestock production programs;
analysing samples of seeds for quality, purity and germination rating;
collecting data and estimating quantities and costs of materials and labour required for projects;
organizing maintenance and repairs of research equipment.