Agricultural engineer

Analysis, consultation, research and development... agricultural engineers bridge the gap between the worlds of science and agriculture. Their role is simple: to improve the quality of agricultural production, whether it’s crops or livestock.

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Fun fact

Could the future of agronomy involve fields stretching into the sky? The concept of vertical farming first came about in the 1990s. Can you imagine a skyscraper devoted solely to farming and producing crops... lettuces and tomatoes growing upwards, floor after floor? In fact, the world’s first vertical farm opened in 2012 in Singapore.

Skills

Hard skills

  • Research livestock production
  • Environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry
  • Project management
  • Advise on environmental risk management systems
  • Crop production principles
  • Ecosystems
  • Ensure compliance with environmental legislation
  • Geographic information systems
  • Agronomy

Soft skills

  • Persuasion and inspiration
  • Written communication
  • Evaluation

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