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Environment and culture of the workplace

If you are working in the agricultural sector then you are probably fairly down-to earth. You show a strong commitment to your colleagues and customers and are usually very willing to assist your clients in diagnosing and treating the problems they encounter.  In many cases you are responsible for initiating practice change within farming communities wherein you might find yourself surrounded by innovative, self- motivated people.

You work in research and development from an office, in the field or in a combination of both. You can work alone but mostly work as a member of a team. This can be alongside other scientists, farmers and often with other people involved in providing services to the agricultural industry. Some agricultural scientists work as consultants to business firms, private clients, or government. Your knowledge and skills also suit work in horticulture, as a representative for industry related companies such as agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, farm equipment, water conservation.