List and description of careers in Malawi and abroad.

They do managerial work at a farm estate, farm consultancy films etc. They also work in agricultural colleges, identifying pests and diseases of livestock. Need to have degree qualification in agriculture, business, crop or animal science etc. However, many employers require experience and skills as equally important to academic qualification. Initiative, good communication skills, analytical, IT skills, technical knowledge of the environment and marketing and sales skills are some of the requirements.

This is someone who works on a farm, maintaining crops such as fruits, vegetables etc. Others maintain livestock. They usually work on supervision of the Agricultural manager where they receive on-the-job training. They usually work out doors irrespective of the weather.

They supervise and co-ordinate activities of animal husbandry on a farm. Formal education is not a major requirement. Hands on experience in a similar job may suffice.

They measure and improve the quality of forests. This role involves working to protect and preserve natural resources and forest ecosystems.

These work in either animal or crop production. Their job includes planning strategies for maximum yield, organizing farm administration, working machinery, organizing associated businesses and managing staff. Farm Managers need to have technical and practical competencies as well as abilities to make sound decisions. A formal tertiary qualification in Agricultural field is required coupled with experience.

He is a person engaged in agriculture, raising living organisms for food or raw materials. He is also known as Agriculturer. He needs to be money wise, innovative, resourceful, manage people and time, play to his or her strength and pay attention to details. No formal academic qualification is needed.

He is a person who captures fish and other animals from water. Curiosity, consistency, persistence and good note-taking skills are needed.

He is also known as a Forest Craftsperson. He carries out practical tasks in forests and woodlands to help care and protect the environment. He plants, prune and fell trees. He also protects trees from pests and diseases. To be a forest worker, you need to be responsible and safety conscious. You will also need to be physically fit and good at solving problems. If you love being outdoors and interested in looking after the environment, this is good job for you.

He is someone who cuts down, processes and transport mature trees for logging purposes. It requires people who are physically fit and willing to work outdoors sometimes in poor weather and isolated areas. The work usually involves lifting, climbing and other strenuous activities. Workers use hearing protection whilst logging.

Ranching is the practice of raising herds of animals on large tracts of land. Qualities of a Farmer also apply here. Workers in this field are responsible for the care and management of livestock, maintaining fences and facilities, and ensuring the health and well-being of the animals.