Department Of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture employs over 150 science graduates on research into problems of soil, animal production. or livestock health, and on servicing or advisory work.

In the Animal Health Division graduates in veterinary science work on research into disease control and problems, and prevention of the entry of exotic diseases. Others are advisory officers.

Graduates in science, veterinary science, or agriculture, are employed in the Research Division, "where most of the department's research work is carried out. Many projects are providing vital Information for farmers on the influence of breeding, feeding and management on milk production, growth and reproduction. Animal health and diseases are also studied.

In the Dairy Division graduates in science are employed as chemists.

Graduates in science and agriculture work in the Farm Advisory Division, which advises farmers on the management of soils, crops, and pastures, and on sheep and wool production, and carries out experimental work on its own farms and research stations.

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Research in vegetables, berry fruits, the culture and diseases of vines, and on wine, is carried out in the Horticultural Division by graduates in horticulture and 'science. Graduates also serve as advisory officers.

In the Meat Division graduates in veterinary [science help to carry out the department's responsibilities for meat inspection and hygiene.