environmental change , agronomy professions have had to adapt to meet current and future issues. What professions can be practiced in this field? And what qualities are required?
What is agronomy?
When we talk about agronomy, we are referring to the science of agriculture. It focuses on analyzing soil and climate conditions, in addition to plants and animals. Agronomy offers innovative solutions, based on research, to generate a diverse economy. Therefore, an agronomist assists farms in their management to improve plant and animal production. They advise them on chemical fertilizers and the use of appropriate equipment. The field of agronomy is based on research in the fields of artificial insemination, seed and plant improvement, as well as motorization and biotechnology, among others.
The evolution that marks the field of agriculture has required the adoption of new, more modern and innovative methods. In addition to being less expensive and less polluting, they enhance the ecosystem, with the help of technical, technological, and scientific advances. All with the aim of increasing production to ensure food for the population.
What qualities are required to work in the field of agronomy?
Agronomy is a universe that encompasses several professions, divided into the following categories:
– Production optimization professions: this group includes milk controllers, biotechnology engineers, etc.
-professions dealing with animal health, such as veterinarians
– Those responsible for the development of cultivable areas, this is precisely the case of the forestry engineer or the agricultural engineer
- specialists in the maintenance of agricultural equipment
- sales department managers such as the agricultural advisor.
To work in this field, you need to have a scientific mind, good interpersonal skills and solid knowledge of agriculture. You also need to be well-organized, versatile and adaptable, in addition to being open-minded.
Regarding the required diplomas, they vary depending on the specialty. To become an agricultural engineer, you must obtain an agricultural engineering after 5 years of study and two years of preparatory classes in biology allowing access to a specialized school. During the last two years of specialization, students can opt for regional planning, biotechnologies, etc., studies that allow you to occupy the position of agricultural officer, business manager, or head of an organization.
As for the agricultural technician certificate, you must prepare a two-year diploma at an agricultural high school. This training must be supplemented by a 3 to 4 month internship, in addition to studies to obtain the diploma of agricultural engineer or to land a position as a winegrower, a manager of a farm…
What are the jobs in agronomy?
Agriculture is a key sector in the French economy. Moreover, French agricultural production exceeds that of other European Union countries, thanks to the use of cutting-edge technologies on farms. This has encouraged the development of agricultural and para-agricultural professions. These professions include: livestock breeding agent, livestock technician, researcher in animal feed improvement, etc., in addition to wheat crop manager, market gardener or horticultural farmer, etc., as well as agricultural machinist, farm machinery operator, agricultural machinery salesman, etc.
Other professions can be practiced in this field of activity such as aquaculturist, pruner, horticulturist, nurseryman, cereal grower, breeder, landscape gardener. The list of professions is very long and offers many opportunities on the job market, with a level of education varying from baccalaureate to bac+5.
