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Biological scientists > Agronomist
Environment and land | Science and research
Agronomists advise farmers on soil management and crop production.
There's no set route to become an agronomist but it may be helpful to do a foundation degree or degree in:
Schemes are offered by independent consultancies or companies selling agro-chemicals, seed or fertiliser products. It's really useful to get as much experience as possible of working in an agricultural environment.
You'll need:
In your day-to-day duties you may:
You could specialise in precision farming methods or developing nutrition plans for fruit or vegetable crops. You could also study for a postgraduate master's degree, like soil science or genetics, and become a consultant.
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