Agricultural Inspector Business & Administration Technicians

Principles and conditions of organic and sustainable agricultural production.

Recommended Books

1 book

Principles of Organic Farming

E. Somasundaram, D. Udha…

2021

The techniques, methods and principles of conventional agronomical production.

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The Principles of Agronomy

Franklin Stewart Harris,…

2022

The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.

Awareness on enviromental legislation, policies, principles relevant for agriculture and forestry. Awareness of the impact on the enviroment of local agricultural precedures and practices. Means to adjust the production to …

The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.

The methods to report and record incidents and accidents in the workplace.

Study the contribution of the work processes to the business goals and monitor their efficiency and productivity.

Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.

Conduct surveys in order to collect information for analysis and management of environmental risks within an organisation or in a wider context.

Guarantee compliance with established and applicable standards and legal requirements such as specifications, policies, standards or law for the goal that organisations aspire to achieve in their efforts.

Perform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.

Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …

Inform about applicable rules, guidelines and measures to avoid accidents and hazards in the workplace.

Ensure standards of sanitation and cleanliness essential to effective control of fungi and other parasites under intensive culture conditions. Obtain uncontaminated fish and eggs by strict sanitary procedures and avoidance …

Follow up complaints or accident reports in order to take adequate measures to solve problems. Contact the relevant authorities or internal staff to provide solutions in various situations.

Regularly ensure that working conditions on site meet health and safety requirements; ensure that the proposed work will not pose a threat to the physical integrity of others.

Investigate and report on inspection procedures, techniques, equipment and materials.

Universally recognized animal welfare needs as applied to species, situation and occupation. These are: need for a suitable environment need for a suitable diet need to be able to exhibit …

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4 books

National and international animal welfare auditing standards

Arlene Garcia, Anna K. J…

2025

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Routledge Handbook of Animal Welfare

Andrew Knight, Clive Phi…

2022

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Animal Welfare Science

Tina Rich, Emily Patters…

2025

Bridging Research Disciplines to Advance Animal Welfare Science

Irene Camerlink

2021

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Scientific background of food safety which includes preparation, handling, and storage of food to minimise the risk of foodborne illness and other health hazards.

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1 book

Handbook of Food Contamination and Safety

Emmett Norton

2021

Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.

The EU framework for community action which promotes the sustainable use of pesticides.

The standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.

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Text Book On Fundamentals Of Horticulture

Dr Sandeep Kumar Singh ,…

2024

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Horticulture Essentials

Bhagwanti Kakkar

2025

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The offered agricultural machinery and equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

The offered agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

The process of planning, monitoring and adjusting the expenses and revenues of a business in order to achieve cost efficiency and capability.

The production and characteristics of agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides or insecticides.

Quality criteria for storage facilities such as safe locking systems, ventilation, regularly inspected fireproofing systems, etc.

Advise on the effects of soil and water management practices in controlling pollutant loss, nitrate leaching and reduce soil erosion.

Analyse data that interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.

Monitor environmental impacts and carry out assessments in order to identify and to reduce the organisation's environmental risks while taking costs into account.

Conduct field work or research which is the collection of information outside of a laboratory or workplace setting. Visit places in order to collect specific information about the field.

Extract exportable data from multiple sources.

Check machine equipment for proper performance and detect faults and malfunctions. Diagnose malfunctions using testing equipment to determine the required repair.

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

Oversee maintenance activities, making sure that staff is following procedures and ensuring routine and periodic refurbishment and maintenance activities.

Present evidence in a criminal or civil case to others, in a convincing and appropriate manner, in order to reach the right or most beneficial solution.

Control and ensure employees are being paid correctly by their employers.

Gather data from satellites, radars, remote sensors, and weather stations in order to obtain information about weather conditions and phenomena.

Develop plans for planting, calculate crop input requirements for all stages of the growth.

Monitor animal health and welfare management and husbandry, and analyse risk factors in relation to animal health, disease and welfare status.

Manage farm supplies by taking care of the purchase and storing procedures. Select and purchase supplies and equipment such as seeds, livestock feed, fertilisers and farm machinery.

Monitor the growth of the crops to ensure the crops are free from diseases, harmful chemicals and organisms.

Carry out food safety checks in order to assure compliance with requirements, regulations, and other good food manufacturing practices.

Provide technical and economical advice in order to optimise the quality and production of agricultural products.

Through observation and analysis on the farm, propose options, possible solutions, types and levels of advice required based on the customer's needs and by using appropriate techniques and methods.