Overview
Agronomists have a wide range of work, but their role is best summed up as a “crop doctor” concerned with the health and well-being of crops used for food production, fuel, and land reclamation. An agronomist spends time in the lab going over crop data that has been collected to find out how to improve the next generation. The agronomist will then compare and research scientific journals and reference books as well as speak with his peers in order to pinpoint the cause and find a solution for the farmer. They aim to recommend the best crop and the correct harvesting techniques, to manipulate the interaction between plant and environment effectively.