Skilled occupation profile

Agronomist

ANZSCO 234115

Provides advice on quality, production and management of crops and livestock by assessing growing conditions and environmental factors and examining crops and livestock.

CSOL

Assessing authority: VETASSESS | Professional

Occupation guide

Occupation details and migration pathways

This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Agronomist ANZSCO 234115.

Typical tasks and duties

Agronomist may perform the following tasks:

  • collecting and analysing data and samples of produce, feed, soil, water quality and other factors affecting stock and production
  • advising Farmers and Farm Managers on techniques for improving production, and alternative options
  • advising farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and nutrition and feeding programs
  • studying environmental and other factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, animal breeding, fisheries, and forests and forest trees
  • studying the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and diseases on production
  • developing procedures and techniques for solving problems and improving the efficiency of production
  • managing forest and aquatic resources to maximise their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits for the community
  • studying the propagation and culture of forest trees, methods for improving the growth of stock and the effects of thinning on forest yields
  • preparing plans for reafforestation and devising efficient harvesting systems
  • investigating, planning and implementing management procedures to cope with the effects of fires, floods, droughts, soil erosion, insect pests and diseases

Skills assessment

For skilled migration purposes, Agronomist usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:

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Mohammad Reza Azimi

Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant

Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi

This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.

Last reviewed: July 2026