Agricultural Extension Officer
のうぎょうぎじゅつしどういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who disseminates and provides guidance on agricultural technologies and management improvement measures to farmers and producers, supporting sustainable agricultural production.
Description
Agricultural Extension Officers belong to agricultural improvement and extension centers or local governments, providing guidance to farmers on crop cultivation techniques, soil diagnosis, pest and disease control, and agricultural machinery operation. They patrol local farmlands to analyze crop growth conditions and management issues, proposing farming improvement measures that incorporate the latest research results and ICT technologies. They organize training sessions and demonstrations to promote technology transfer. They also handle a wide range of tasks, including formulating regional agricultural promotion plans and collecting data and preparing reports.
Future Outlook
With growing interest in smart agriculture and sustainable production technologies, demand for guidance utilizing ICT and AI is expected to increase, leading to stable job opportunities.
Personality Traits
Has Drive for Improvement / Has Patience / Likes Communication / Sociable
Work Style
Career Path
Extension Worker → Senior Extension Instructor → Extension Center Director → Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry Technical Position → Independent Consultant
Required Skills
Agricultural Management / Cultivation Technology / Pest and Disease Diagnosis and Control Technology / Presentation Material Creation / Soil Analysis
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Drone / Data Analysis / English (Technical Exchange) / Remote Sensing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Smooth information sharing and trust-building with farmers and stakeholders is essential. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to acquire the latest knowledge to respond to climate change and technological innovations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for outdoor patrol guidance and handling long training sessions. |
| Problem Solving | To accurately diagnose on-site growth disorders and management challenges and derive solutions. |
Related Qualifications
- Extension Instructor Training Completion Certificate
- Professional Engineer (Agriculture Division)
Aliases
- Agricultural Instructor
- Extension Worker
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- Agricultural Consultant
- Agriculture and Forestry Engineer
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