Agronomy!!!. A write up by Kazeem Kawthar Olayomi.
Gone are the days of Nigeria in 1990s when fund was only raised from crude oil,these days, we are coming back to our scratch, our forefathers means of living is Agriculture
One of the major branches of Agriculture is AGRONOMY. It is a large branch on its own,it is taken as a course in Nigeria Universities and people found alot of careers in it
Agronomy is a branch of Agricultural science that deals with the application of science and technology from the field of Biology,Chemistry, Economics,Ecology,Soil Science,Water science and genetics to the improvement and management of the major food crops of the world
This same Agronomy considers the whole range of influences on crop production including climate and adaptation, soil,water and water availability, crop genetics, the properties of the soil and how the soil interacts with the growing crop,what nutrients the crop needs,the ways that crop grows and develop and how beat to control weeds,insects,fungi and other crop pest. Non biological consideration as such as economic requirements and consumer and farmer behavior also inform agronomic practices as do environmental constraints.
Who are Agronomist?
Agronomist are plant and soil scientists who develop innovative farm practices and technologies to boost crop yields,improve farm profitability and sustainability, and protect the environment. They often specialize in areas such as irrigation/water science,soil fertility,plant breeding,plant physiology, crop management, economics and pest control but have the capability of addressing and integrating all of the multiple areas impacting crop production,
Agronomist are very essential because they serve some certain roles.
They play critical roles in issues of global concern,including food and water security, air quality and climate change,soil and water conservation,rural communities and economic growth, health and nutrition, wildlife habitat in agriculture
Agronomist can serve as professional practitioner s. They can be educators and advisers who work directly with farmers,companies and others in the agricultural community to implement the latest methods and tools for growing crops profitably and sustainably.
Careers/job opportunities for students that study Agronomy in school
Employment of Agronomists is expected to grow 9% between 2006-2017. Past agricultural research has created higher yielding crops, crops with resistance to pests and diseases. Agronomist can hold the following posts
Farmer
Extension Agent
Soil and water conservationist
Lab technician
Farm loan manager
Seed Analyst
Soil classifier
Research Assistant
Range manager
Environmental scientist
Crop consultant
Biotechnology technician
Biological science technician
Agricultural climatology
Agronomist sales
District conservationist
Crop production specialist
Farm manager
Fertilizer plant manager......and more
Agronomists feed the world!
KAZEEM KAWTAHR OLAYOMI
Department of Agricultural Economics
Faculty of Agriculture
Obafemi Awolowo University
One of the major branches of Agriculture is AGRONOMY. It is a large branch on its own,it is taken as a course in Nigeria Universities and people found alot of careers in it
Agronomy is a branch of Agricultural science that deals with the application of science and technology from the field of Biology,Chemistry, Economics,Ecology,Soil Science,Water science and genetics to the improvement and management of the major food crops of the world
This same Agronomy considers the whole range of influences on crop production including climate and adaptation, soil,water and water availability, crop genetics, the properties of the soil and how the soil interacts with the growing crop,what nutrients the crop needs,the ways that crop grows and develop and how beat to control weeds,insects,fungi and other crop pest. Non biological consideration as such as economic requirements and consumer and farmer behavior also inform agronomic practices as do environmental constraints.
Who are Agronomist?
Agronomist are plant and soil scientists who develop innovative farm practices and technologies to boost crop yields,improve farm profitability and sustainability, and protect the environment. They often specialize in areas such as irrigation/water science,soil fertility,plant breeding,plant physiology, crop management, economics and pest control but have the capability of addressing and integrating all of the multiple areas impacting crop production,
Agronomist are very essential because they serve some certain roles.
They play critical roles in issues of global concern,including food and water security, air quality and climate change,soil and water conservation,rural communities and economic growth, health and nutrition, wildlife habitat in agriculture
Agronomist can serve as professional practitioner s. They can be educators and advisers who work directly with farmers,companies and others in the agricultural community to implement the latest methods and tools for growing crops profitably and sustainably.
Careers/job opportunities for students that study Agronomy in school
Employment of Agronomists is expected to grow 9% between 2006-2017. Past agricultural research has created higher yielding crops, crops with resistance to pests and diseases. Agronomist can hold the following posts
Farmer
Extension Agent
Soil and water conservationist
Lab technician
Farm loan manager
Seed Analyst
Soil classifier
Research Assistant
Range manager
Environmental scientist
Crop consultant
Biotechnology technician
Biological science technician
Agricultural climatology
Agronomist sales
District conservationist
Crop production specialist
Farm manager
Fertilizer plant manager......and more
Agronomists feed the world!
KAZEEM KAWTAHR OLAYOMI
Department of Agricultural Economics
Faculty of Agriculture
Obafemi Awolowo University
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