Wine Maker

Specialisations: Oenologist, Wine Blender

• Studying the propagation and culture of forest trees, methods for improving the growth of stock, and the effects of thinning on forest yields
• Studying fish migration, growth, feeding and spawning and devising methods of collecting, fertilizing, incubating and hatching fish eggs
• Managing forest and fisheries resources to maximize their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits
• Developing procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production
• Advising on techniques for improving the production of crops, livestock and fish, and alternative production options
• Advising on livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programs
• Preparing scientific reports and conducting advisory information sessions and lectures for farming, forestry and fishing communities and other groups
• Collecting and analysing data and samples related to produce, feed, soil, water quality and other factors affecting farm, forest or fishery production
• Studying the environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, animal breeding, fish stocks and the growth and health of forest trees
• Researching into characteristics, use capability and productivity of soils and applying findings to development of improved agricultural, horticultural and forestry practices
• Studying the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects, diseases and fisheries practices on animal, crop, forestry and fisheries yield
• Investigating, planning and implementing management procedures to cope with the effects of fires, floods, droughts, soil erosion, pests and diseases