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Agricultural Food Scientist
The work of agricultural and food scientists plays an important part in maintaining the Nation’s food supply by ensuring agricultural productivity and food safety. Agricultural scientists:
- study farm crops and animals and develop ways of improving their quantity and quality
- look for ways to improve crop yields
- control pests and weeds more safely and effectively
- conserve soil and water
- research methods of converting raw agricultural commodities into attractive and healthy food products for consumers.
Some agricultural scientists look for ways to use agricultural products for fuels.
Many agricultural scientists work in basic or applied research and development.
- Basic research seeks to understand the biological and chemical processes by which crops and livestock grow, such as determining the role of a particular gene in plant growth.
- Applied research uses this knowledge to discover ways to improve the quality, quantity, or safety of agricultural products.
Other agricultural scientists manage or administer research and development programs, or manage marketing or production operations in companies that produce food products or agricultural chemicals, supplies, and machinery. Some agricultural scientists are consultants to business firms, private clients, or government.
Useful Information
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Career Snapshot Agricultural Food Scientist |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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