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Agriculture and Environment
How to become an Agronomist in Western Sahara
Agronomists study crops and soils and advise farmers on how to grow more, more sustainably.
Quick answers
- What does an Agronomist do?
- Agronomists study crops and soils and advise farmers on how to grow more, more sustainably.
- How do you become an Agronomist in Western Sahara?
- Common ways in: Bachelor of Agriculture or Agronomy (about 4 years). Routes and durations vary by country and person.
- Which school subjects help you become an Agronomist?
- Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture.
Official definition
Farming, forestry and fisheries advisers study and provide assistance and advice on farm, forestry and fisheries management, including cultivation, fertilization, harvesting, soil erosion and composition, disease prevention, nutrition, crop rotation and marketing. They develop techniques for increasing productivity, and study and develop plans and policies for land and fisheries management.
ISCO-08 unit group 2132, Farming, forestry and fisheries advisers. Contains ESCO data. (c) European Union. Reuse authorised provided the source is acknowledged (Commission Decision 2011/833/EU). ISCO-08 is the International Standard Classification of Occupations of the International Labour Organization.
What the work involves
- Test soils and crops
- Advise on seeds, fertiliser and pest control
- Run field trials
Key skills
- Crop science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Research methods
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Ways in
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Degree · about 4 years
Bachelor of Agriculture or Agronomy
School subjects that keep this path open
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Agriculture
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- Design and TechnologyO*NET: Design + Engineering and TechnologyExtremely important (4.6)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsExtremely important (4.5)
- Technical DrawingO*NET: DesignVery important (4.3)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (4.3)
- PhysicsO*NET: PhysicsVery important (4.3)
- BiologyO*NET: BiologyVery important (4.1)
- MetalworkO*NET: MechanicalVery important (3.9)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (3.9)
Linked to the ESCO occupation agronomist and the O*NET profile Agricultural Engineers through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Linked to the ESCO occupation agronomist and the O*NET profile Agricultural Engineers through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Careers people move in from
Careers with similar skills
Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Soil and Plant Scientists
- Precision Agriculture Technicians
- Industrial Ecologists
- Conservation Scientists
- Environmental Engineers
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
- Industrial Engineers
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
- Biofuels Production Managers
- Water/Wastewater Engineers
Linked to the ESCO occupation agronomist and the O*NET profile Agricultural Engineers through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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