Agricultural Consultant Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an Agricultural Consultant:

  • You normally need a good degree in agriculture, horticulture, plant science, soil science, environmental science or a related subject.
  • In some cases, you might get in with a Higher National Diploma (HND).
  • For technical advisory work, a postgraduate degree is helpful.
  • You usually need experience working on a farm.
  • You may need a business qualification as well as agricultural qualifications and experience.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Agricultural Consultant skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Agricultural Consultant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.