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Agriculture and Animal Husbandry

Agriculture and Food

  • Average Salary

    RM2939 - RM 6250

  • Career Trends

  • Compability

What is Agriculture and Animal Husbandry?

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, or supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, financial, or marketing activities.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2939 - RM 6250

Example of a Job Position

Accredited Farm Manager (AFM)
Cash Crop Farmer
Dairy Farmer
Farm Manager
Farm Operator
Farmer
Grain Farmer
Ranch Manager
Rancher
Sow Farm Manager

Task

? Inspect orchards or fields to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation ? Direct crop production operations, such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, or harvesting ? Monitor activities such as irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, milking, breeding, or grading to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards ? Plan crop activities based on factors such as crop maturity or weather conditions ? Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches

Knowledge

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination between people and resources.

Economics and Accounting

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, financial markets, banking, and financial data analysis and reports.

Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques to maximize the effectiveness of manufacturing and distribution of goods.

Food Production

Knowledge of the techniques and equipment needed to plant, grow, and harvest food products (from plants and animals) for consumption, including the technique of storing them.

Skills

Monitor

Monitor / assess the performance of themselves, other individuals, and organizations to develop or take corrective actions.

Talking

Talk to others to convey information effectively

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Consideration and Decision Making

Consider the shortcomings and advantages of potential action choices to choose the most appropriate action.

Coordination

Adjust the actions taken, with the actions of others.

Capability

  • 1

    Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

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