Agriculture describes the practice of growing crops or raising animals, but there is much more to it than meets the eye. Agriculture is evolving to include new technologies and innovations, different types of crops, as well as new goals such as producing energy, storing carbon and developing sustainable farming practices.
Learning areas/subjects
You may be interested in this occupation group if you enjoyed these learning areas at school:
- Rural studies
- Biology
- Environmental sciences
- Maths
Skills
- Outdoor
- People contact
- Business
- Problem-solving
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers oversee both growing crops and raising animals. They plan and organise their farms to keep their plants and animals healthy and productive. This involves choosing the right crops and animals, preparing the land, and using sustainable farming methods.
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Agricultural Scientists
Agricultural Scientists come up with new ways to make farming more productive and sustainable. They develop techniques to increase productivity, and develop smart plans and policies to help manage resources effectively.
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Agricultural Engineers
Agricultural Engineers combine technology and biology to improve farming. They work on projects such as irrigation systems, machinery and structures for storing crops. They incorporate an engineering design process to develop equipment, systems and processes to increase efficiency and sustainability in agriculture.
FIND OUT MOREMaking the invisible visible
It may seem surprising, but it wasn't until 1994 that women were legally recognised as farmers in Australia.
According to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), women now make up 32% of the Australian agricultural workforce and this number is steadily increasing.
The Visible Farmer film project spotlights some of the incredible women defining the future of farming in Australia.
Meet the women