Agriculture & Food Systems

Agricultural Production Specialist

Agricultural production specialists apply crop, livestock and farm-management knowledge to improve production systems.

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Career overview

This pathway can include farm production, technical advisory work, extension, project support, research assistance and agricultural entrepreneurship.

What people in this career typically do

  • Assess production constraints.
  • Support crop/livestock production decisions.
  • Apply agricultural science to farm systems.
  • Help plan and monitor agricultural enterprises.

Education and training path

A broad Agriculture degree is a direct study route. Specialised programmes such as agronomy, crop production or animal science can lead to more focused roles.

Progression and outlook

Career outcomes depend on specialisation, practical field experience, employer needs and professional development.

Study routes

Courses connected to this career

Editorial note: Based on SUA BSc Agriculture programme outcomes.