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Overview
Agronomists advise companies, cooperatives and growers on the cultivation of food crops. They study plant-growing science, technology and business, examine crops and run experiments to improve yields.
In job descriptions, look for agroecology, agronomy, crop production principles, consultation methods, field experiments, crop assessment and advice to growers.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
An agronomist connects crop science with practical advice for growers and agricultural organisations. The work can include examining crops, planning experiments, interpreting growing conditions and recommending improvements. Agroecology, agronomy and crop production principles should be connected to real cultivation decisions.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include agroecology, agronomy, crop production principles, consultation methods and the ability to explain evidence to growers. A strong advert shows which crops, soils or production systems are involved and whether the work focuses on experiments, advice, monitoring or business decisions.
Salary context
Salary expectations should be compared through advisory responsibility, crop complexity, independence and the value of decisions made for growers or cooperatives. A role designing experiments and advising several producers has a different scope from one focused on narrower crop monitoring.
Career paths
Career development can move toward specialist crop advice, research coordination, farm-production consulting or leadership in agricultural development projects. Progress usually depends on sound field judgement, clear communication with growers and the ability to turn observations into practical recommendations.
Good to know
A useful advert should name crops, production setting and the kind of advice expected. Check for agroecology, agronomy, crop production principles, field experiments, crop assessment and consultation methods rather than only broad references to agriculture.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 2
Agricultural Technicians
19-4012.00
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Open in O*NETSoil and Plant Scientists
19-1013.00
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Alternative labels
agronomy analyst
agronomy research analyst
organic farming advisor
agronomy science researcher
crop researcher
crop consultant
agronomy adviser
adviser for vegetable production
crop production adviser
adviser for agricultural production
crop scientist
agronomy consultant
crop science researcher
crop research analyst
crop research scientist
crop analyst
technician for sustainable agriculture
agronomy researcher
plant growing advisor
plant growing adviser
agronomy research scientist
agronomy scientist
horticultural adviser
crop adviser
Occupation group
Farming, forestry and fisheries advisers (2132)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c40ef517-d4ab-4932-b184-9c2ea5b24fe2 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2132.2 |
| ISCO group | 2132 |
| Concept type | Occupation |