Agronomist

Agronomists advise farmers on soil management and crop production. On a day to day basis an agronomist may advise farmers on land management and how to improve their crop yields, study soil, water and other factors which affect crop growth, create chemical treatment plans to keep crops free of pests and weeds, record information on plant growth and environmental conditions, carry out field trials to solve clients' crop problems, collect and analyse crop yield and financial data and keep up to date with product developments and legislation.

How to become an agronomist 

The main routes to get this role are:

UNIVERsity Options

You will usually need two to three a levels to undertake a relevant degree.You'll usually need qualifications relevant to agriculture like a HNC, foundation degree or degree in subjects like:

Some employers may also look for relevant postgraduate qualifications in subjects like:

With a degree or postgraduate qualifications you can apply for a graduate training scheme. You may find opportunities with:

apprenticeship options

You could get into this role through an agriculture professional adviser higher apprenticeship. When you're on this apprenticeship, you'll need to follow the agronomy and professional adviser pathway. You will usually need to complete an interview to gain an apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Finders

https://careerfinder.ucas.com/searchjobs/?Keywords=agronomist&radialtown=&LocationId=&RadialLocation=5&LocationId=20752050&NearFacetsShown=true&CountryCode=#search

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Interview Help 

https://www.betterteam.com/agronomist-interview-questions

https://www.mockquestions.com/position/Agronomist/

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