agronomist

Description

Agronomists provide consulting services to companies, agricultural cooperatives, agronomical crop growers and horticultural crop growers on the cultivation of food crops. They study the science, technology and business related to growing plants. They examine crops and perform experiments in order to improve crop yields and farms' production. Agronomists also examine the most effective ways to harvest and cultivate plants.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

Practical Skills

apply safety procedures in laboratory perform laboratory tests manage livestock supervise hygiene procedures in agricultural settings manage crop rotation consult with business clients maintain laboratory equipment gather experimental data manage nutrients execute analytical mathematical calculations write work-related reports research improvement of crop yields apply horticultural standards and practices use agricultural information systems and databases cultivate crops for biomass supervise laboratory operations use communication techniques advise on crop diseases assess crop damage accept own accountability advise on fertiliser and herbicide develop scientific theories create crop protection plans analyse samples of food and beverages develop irrigation strategies archive scientific documentation comply with agricultural code of practice develop personal skills manage crop production write technical reports make decisions regarding plant propagation monitor crops collect samples for analysis liaise with crop growers write research proposals manage farm supplies manage agricultural staff develop scientific research protocols keep task records maintain plants' growth advise on soil and water protection write scientific publications prevent crop disorders communicate with customers create solutions to problems