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Horticulture & Cropping Farm Based

Agronomist

Agronomists use specialist knoweldge of plant science, soil management, and crop production to improve yields and support sustainable farm management.

Help to boost food production sustainably

Career highlights

Make a difference

Agronomists are the trusted experts that food producers rely on. They problem-solve crop and soil health, and provide specialist advice on the production and management of crops and horticulture, supporting profitability and sustainability.

Exciting & diverse

Agronomists work across diverse field sites, conducting crop trials, collecting samples and testing soils, monitoring pests and disease, using mapping technology, and engaging with farmers. Data analysis, laboratory tests, interpreting results, preparing reports and communicating to industry groups provide variety, blending the office and field. You could work for a farm supply company, a consultancy, a processor or yourself.

What the job involves

Agronomists use their specialist knoweldge of plant science, soil management, and crop production to help monitor, problem-solve and provide specialist advice to farmers to improve crop yields, manage soil health, and support sustainable environmental management. Collaboration and communicating with food producers support strong relationships that helps put plant science into practice.

Educational pathways

TasTAFE
University of Tasmania

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