How to become an Agricultural Consultant
Also called: Agricultural Adviser
Advises farmers, agricultural businesses, rural industries and government on the production, processing and distribution of farm products.
Main tasks
- Provides advice and guidance to farmers and agricultural businesses on best practices for production, processing and distribution of farm products
- Conducts research and analysis on agricultural trends and market conditions
- Evaluates farming operations for efficiency
- Develops and implements strategies to improve productivity and profitability
- Provides recommendations on land use, crop selection and livestock management
- Assists in the development and implementation of sustainable farming practices
- Advises farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programs
- Collaborates with government agencies and industry organisations to develop and implement agricultural policies and programs
- Conducts training and workshops for farmers and agricultural workers
Ways in
- University: Science degrees, Offered by 39 universities in Australia
- TAFE and VET: Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness (AMP80115); Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness (AMP80215); Diploma of Agribusiness Management (AHC51422); Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50122); Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management (AHC60319)
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $107,848 a year
- About 9,400 people work in this job group now, and about 11,100 are projected by 2035. (+17.5%)
- AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
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Questions people ask
How do I become an Agricultural Consultant?
Ways in include: Science degrees; Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness; Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness.
How much does an Agricultural Consultant earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $107,848 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is an Agricultural Consultant a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 18% by 2035, from about 9,400 to about 11,100 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become an Agricultural Consultant?
Usually. 61% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Will AI change the work of an Agricultural Consultant?
AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04