Man has been cultivating the land since ancient times. He tracked the dependence of weather factors on the quality of the crop. Today there is a special science - agronomy, which studies agricultural production. A specialist in this field of activity is called an agronomist. The first agronomists who developed a new method for growing grain and vegetable crops were A.T. Bolotov and I.M. Komov. A significant contribution to the science of agronomy was made by scientists V.V. Dokuchaev, K.A. Timiryazev, D.N. Pryanishnikov, I.V. Michurin. Thanks to their scientific activities, a modern agronomist can achieve high results in obtaining crops.

History of the profession:

The profession of agronomist is very ancient. Already several thousand years ago, the people of Ancient Egypt, China, Greece, Rome and India knew how to properly cultivate and improve the land and grow various agricultural plants. The first agronomists were people who were engaged in growing wild plants and then cultivating them. During the development of agriculture, the specifics of the profession of an agronomist have undergone many changes, but to this day remains an important part of the science of growing cultivated agricultural plants.…

Responsible for the harvest

Currently, the profession of an agronomist is in demand in agricultural enterprises, large farms, as well as in fruit nurseries and greenhouses. This specialist is responsible for growing agricultural products.

The result of the agronomist’s work is visible after harvesting. The effectiveness of his work is determined by productivity indicators.

With the onset of autumn, the agronomist has new worries. He must ensure the safety of the grown crop and prepare high-quality seeds for the new planting year.

Features of the profession of agronomist

From early spring to late autumn, agronomists spend most of their working time outdoors, in the field. For quite long periods of time (during sowing, preparing feed, harvesting), an agronomist has irregular working hours.

This specialist organizes the work of tractor drivers, combine operators, and drivers. An agronomist needs to be able to find a common language with a team of agricultural workers.

One of the main features of this profession is that the work of these specialists depends on weather conditions. Prolonged rains or, conversely, drought can lead to a sharp drop in yield. In this case, all the efforts of agronomists become largely in vain.

A person who decides to devote himself to agronomy must have the following qualities:

§ the ability to think independently and make responsible decisions;

§ ability to predict various stages of agricultural production;

§ organizational skills;

§ physical and emotional endurance;

§ observation.

Pros and cons of being an agronomist

Advantages:

§ variety of activities;

§ significance for society;

§ Spends a lot of time outdoors.

Flaws:

§ unfavorable working conditions;

§ dependence of labor results on natural and climatic conditions;

§ low salaries, typical for agricultural specialists.

Workplace

Agronomists work on state farms, collective farms, and private farms.

Peasant (farm) economy(peasant farm) - a type of business activity directly related to agriculture.

A peasant (farm) enterprise is an association of citizens who jointly own property and carry out production or other economic activities. After state registration of a peasant farm, its Head is an individual entrepreneur-farmer. The property of a farm belongs to its members on the right of joint ownership.

In itself, a peasant (farm) enterprise, along with family enterprises, where property also belongs to members by the right of common joint ownership, is a private unitary enterprise, but citizens conducting joint activities on the basis of an agreement on a peasant (farm) enterprise have the right to create a legal entity - peasant (farm) economy.

A peasant (farm) enterprise, created as a legal entity, is a voluntary association of citizens on the basis of membership for joint production or other economic activities in the field of agriculture, based on their personal participation and the association of property contributions by members of the peasant (farm) economy.

State Farm- (short for Soviet economy) - a state agricultural enterprise in the USSR. Unlike collective farms, which were cooperative associations of peasants created at the expense of the peasants themselves, the state farm was a state enterprise. Those working on state farms were hired workers who received a fixed salary in cash, while collective farms used workdays until the mid-1960s.

History of development

(1918-1928)

The need to create state agricultural enterprises was justified by V.I. Lenin during the preparation of the socialist revolution. In the April Theses of V.I. Lenin (1917), the question was raised about organizing state farms on the basis of large landowner estates, which, in the conditions of the victory of the socialist revolution, were supposed to serve as a model of large-scale public socialist production. State farms began to be created after the publication of the Decree on Land of October 27 (November 9), 1917, on the basis of individual landowner estates. The first state farms were actually state stud farms; since 1918, on the basis of government decrees, state farms of various specializations began to be organized: beet farming, livestock breeding, etc. On February 14, 1919, the All-Russian Central Executive Committee adopted the “Regulations on socialist land management and measures of transition to socialist agriculture,” and on February 15, 1919, the Decree of the Council of People’s Commissars “On the organization of Soviet farms by institutions and associations of the industrial proletariat", where the main tasks of state farm construction were determined. Land area of ​​state farms in thousand hectares by year: 1918/1919 - 2090; 1919/1920 - 2857; 1920/1921 - 3324; 1921/1922 - 3385. By 1922 there were 4316 state farms with a land area of ​​3324 thousand hectares. (out of more than 150 million hectares owned by large landowners before October 1917). Mostly these were highly specialized agricultural enterprises engaged in industrial crops (sugar beets, flax, tobacco, cotton, etc.) - the so-called. Trusted state farms.

The main disadvantages of state farms at that time were (according to the resolution of the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party of Bolsheviks on the results of state and collective farm construction dated December 30, 1926): insufficient leadership from the People's Commissariat of Agriculture; limited fixed and working capital; bloated and expensive management staff; high manufacturing overhead and mismanagement; lack of planned economic management and irrational use of labor; the presence in a significant number of farms of backward forms and methods of agriculture (sharecropping, rent, low production technology, three-fields, weed-filled fields, unproductive livestock, etc.)

The solution to these problems until 1925 was expressed by simply closing state farms. To combat this practice, a special decision of the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party of Bolsheviks was issued on February 9, 1925, according to which “... The network of state farms, already reduced in recent years, must be preserved (with the exception of those that are clearly economically unviable...).”

Important qualities

An agronomist must be a responsible and proactive person, easy-going, capable of making emergency non-standard decisions. A creative attitude to work, observation skills, and organizational skills are required.

Knowledge and skills

An agronomist must be able to organize the production of agricultural crops, understand the principles of crop rotation, fertilization and other agricultural techniques, organize seed production, obtain new varieties, and conduct scientific research.

To do this, you need to know general biology and botany, agriculture, plant growing, agrochemistry, land reclamation, the basics of selection and seed production, and the economics of the industry.

Where to get a profession:

Agricultural universities in the country train specialists in the specialty of agronomist. During his studies, an agronomist acquires professional skills in the field of farming and growing various crops.

Agronomist is agricultural specialist. Its main task is to monitor compliance with the technique of growing vegetables and fruits, as well as other crops. In addition, he monitors the work of gardeners, machine operators and other specialists performing work in the field of agriculture.

This profession is quite broad-based, because... agronomist answers for improving scientific developments in the field of agronomy - pest control, increasing the efficiency of fertilizers, improving the processing of fertile soil.

Not everyone will be able to realize themselves in this direction. A person who decides to take up agronomy should note presence of important qualities:

• love of nature;
• Analytical mind;
• observation;
• pedantry;
• stress resistance.

Responsibilities of an agronomist

As noted above, the responsibilities of an agronomist include scientific activity. Despite his already busy schedule, an agronomist must study the latest techniques in his field of work and implement them in his work process.

Besides, development of new pest control methods and hated weeds are also the responsibilities of an agronomist. Developing plans for sowing, processing and harvesting, taking soil samples and analyzing the results. In fact, it is difficult to overestimate the work of an agronomist and his job responsibilities.

The creation of seed funds and the implementation of measures for their preservation are also carried out by specialists in the field of agronomy. Of course, the responsibilities include the execution of all the considered functions on paper, in the form of reports, diagrams and scientific documents.

Advantages of the profession:

1. High significance. The work of the agronomist determines the quality and naturalness of the products supplied to retail shelves - potatoes, bread, cucumbers, cabbage, soybeans, etc.
2. Staying outdoors. The peculiarities of the profession of an agronomist imply constant exposure to the fresh air. That is why most people involved in agriculture enjoy good health and peace of mind.
3. Variety of activities. Each season of the year presents the agronomist with different concerns - in the spring you need to monitor planting and sowing, in the summer you need to monitor the safety of the crop from pests and adverse weather conditions, in the fall you need to be responsible for harvesting, in winter you need to monitor the conditions for storing seeds.
4. With all this, the responsibilities of an agronomist include participation in scientific research and writing papers. After all, it is he who is responsible for the appearance of new varieties of vegetables and fruits on store shelves.

Disadvantages of the profession:

1. Dependence on weather conditions. No matter what an agronomist does, no matter how well he approaches his duties, drought or frequent rainfall can negate all his efforts. Humanity is not yet able to control the weather, but in this case this skill would be very useful.
2. Test of strong-willed qualities. Yes, working outdoors is great, but when it’s raining or strong winds outside, it’s hard to enjoy clean air.
3. Low wages. Unfortunately, in Russia, the work of an agronomist is not highly paid, despite all its importance.
4. Work outside the city. Yes, many villages and villages are equipped with a minimum set of amenities, however, it is difficult for them to compete with life in a metropolis. Agronomists are forced to live among village life.

Where can you study to be an agronomist?

It’s difficult to surprise anyone by saying that you should study to become an agronomist in agricultural universities and institutes. Immediately after studying, during which the student learns how to achieve high yields and increase the fertility of the soil used, there is no opportunity to get a job in his specialty. And this is not a problem of this particular profession, it is broader.

When hiring, the HR department requires minimum work experience Minimum 1-3 years in this field. And hardly anyone thinks about where a student who has just left the university will take it. Therefore, to gain experience, you will need to get a job as an assistant agronomist for the first time.

Also, some organizations require knowledge of foreign languages, which are usually not taught in agricultural universities. Therefore, you should take specialized courses for minimum level training.

Russia is famous for its professional training of agronomists, so the specific choice of university is not so important. The main thing is to fulfill all the requirements of the teachers and complete an internship upon completion.

Agronomist is developed generalist in the field of agriculture. He is distinguished by a high degree of responsibility and education. Not everyone can cope with the responsibilities assigned to him, because the result of his work is the quality of the products.

Since ancient times, ever since they began to engage in agriculture, people have tried to understand the properties of the soil. They needed to know when and where best to plow fields, sow grain, etc. Previously, there were no separate specialists, and the profession of agronomist was not yet known. The study of soil was dealt with by learned men, who in those days tended to study all sciences. In Ancient Greece, for example, practically the same person could perform the functions of both a philosopher and an agronomist. Knowledge of geometry, folk superstitions, natural science and the information about competent agriculture accumulated at that time were used.

The common people, for whom cultivating the land was a way to survive, have always paid great attention to the issue of studying the properties of soil. There are currently countless different signs that allow you to determine when and how, and most importantly, where it is better to start sowing. By the way, these signs show themselves quite well in practice and are still used by many farmers.

The modern science of agronomy is developing as a separate direction and is gaining rapid momentum. The works of scientists, including Russian ones, for example, the world famous I.V. Michurin, K.A. Timiryazev, played an important role in this issue. Now in agricultural countries this is a very prestigious field, which is in demand and well paid.

Below is a detailed description of the intricacies of the profession. We will also consider all the pros and cons of this activity, on the basis of which you can make a decision as to whether this type of activity is suitable for you or not.

Relevance in our country

Unfortunately, specifically in our country today this profession is not particularly in demand. There can be many reasons. Either the agricultural niche in Russia is experiencing a decline, or there are too many specialists in this area. Although, given the latest trend towards a return to the agricultural industry, an increase in interest in this specialty is expected soon. At least during the Soviet Union, the agronomy department of any university was in great demand.

Once again about what he does

A good specialist must understand issues of agricultural production technology, the basics of land legislation, as well as methods of growing field, garden or vegetable plants. His knowledge base should ensure a good harvest, because this is precisely what this specialty exists for.

The agronomist must be prepared to work in all weather conditions, be it rain, fair weather or hail. He begins his work from the very beginning of spring and ends in late autumn. His responsibilities include preparing the soil and regulating the volume of incoming fertilizers (whether they are biological or chemical). He is also involved in the preparation and selection of premises for subsequent storage of the crop.

He also draws up reports on the work done and submits them to higher authorities. Accuracy and consistency in actions are important here. The slightest mistake, and he will already be held responsible for it.

Prevalence and possible income

An agronomist's salary depends on the region where he works. So, on average in Russia, he can receive from 18,000 to 26,000 rubles, and for Moscow and St. Petersburg these figures will be noticeably higher (up to 45,000 rubles).

In general, today there is a fairly large number of agronomists in our country. The profession itself is considered purely masculine, as it requires a person to have good physical fitness, good health, endurance and the ability to work in any weather conditions. Therefore, this activity is not particularly suitable for women.

What education do you need to get?

At a minimum, you can receive specialized secondary education in specialized technical schools and colleges. Ideally, it should be supplemented with higher ones in the future.

A good agronomist can develop mainly in scientific activities, developing new varieties of crops, preparing and conducting various research works in his field of knowledge. He can go to graduate school and become a doctor of science.

About the advantages and disadvantages

If we look at the advantages and disadvantages of this type of activity, we can count them among them:

1. In rural areas, a specialist agronomist will not have the worst option for earning money. At least an agronomist living in the region will not be left without work.
2. Stability. Perhaps, humanity will continue to sow and grow agricultural crops for a long time, and, therefore, a person who understands the issue of agriculture will be needed. Moreover, as mentioned above, recently there has been a tendency to return to the development of the agricultural industry in our country.
3. The disadvantages include relatively low wages and absence. This is a good way out for those who are looking for a stable income in the village, but one should not expect any prospects for development in this business. Although a graduate of the Faculty of Agronomy may well create a private agricultural enterprise.
4. The work of an agronomist is hard physical labor aimed at working in any weather conditions. This will not suit everyone to the same extent. If you want to work only with your brains, then study for another profession.

As a conclusion, I would like to once again examine all the main points regarding the activities of an agronomist. This advantage is hard physical labor aimed at the quality and quantity of the harvest. You will be required to have discipline and perseverance during sowing and harvesting campaigns. Therefore, this profession may not be suitable for the fair sex.

We wish you to find your business and be devoted to it until the end. Don’t give up in the face of everyday difficulties, be devoted to your craft, study, improve your skills. And then, believe me, any obstacle in your way will be demolished!

Even such a natural process as agriculture in modern conditions cannot fully develop without specialists from the scientific community. This is not the first year that doctors of science have been introducing new crops, selecting different varieties of plants, and also determining the optimal amount of necessary fertilizers. The specialty of agronomist is closely associated with agricultural activities.

Job responsibilities of an agronomist

The competence of this employee includes: comprehensive organization of the activities of all employees, supervision, as well as planning of the entire process of field work.

Work as an agronomist

The work of an agronomist is not tied solely to concerns about the land plot. Being a certified specialist, the agronomist applies his knowledge in the following areas of activity:

Engaged in the development of agrotechnical measures that can cure plant diseases, get rid of harmful insects, and also increase the productive and productive capacity of soils.
. Provides care for various crops.
. Responsible for contracts for the supply of seeds and seedlings.
. Supervises all work on the field.
. Distributes job responsibilities between employees and also organizes their work process.
In some cases, in addition to all of the above, the work of an agronomist may consist of conducting research and publishing the findings, which reflect innovative techniques for working with land or plants.

The activities of the agronomist in growing new garden and vegetable field crops at the research institute in greenhouses are of great importance. After some time, the agronomist or his colleagues will begin to popularize the resulting plant varieties and introduce them into the general crop rotation.

You cannot do without the skills of an agronomist on farm plots. Such a specialist may be engaged in one type of work and have a narrow profile. For example, an agrochemist is responsible for removing harmful insects and is responsible for fertilizing crops. The agronomist-manager, based on his official authority, selects and purchases seeds, is responsible for financial accounting, documentation, safety of crops, as well as the process of delivering the necessary material from warehouses. The functions of the chief agronomist include general management of the project, which is impossible without scheduling and proper management of current resources.

Agronomist salary. How much does an agronomist earn?

How valuable are the skills of a good specialist? Depending on the conditions and territory, the salary of an agronomist may differ, but its average value is 15,000 rubles. The minimum salary is at the level of 10,000 rubles, and the maximum is in the range of 20,000 - 30,000 rubles. In Moscow, the work of an agronomist is valued at 19,000 rubles. Specialists who are engaged in research activities may also receive government bonuses and other types of monetary rewards. Unfortunately, their size is not very large. In general, the work of agronomists in Russia is valued an order of magnitude lower than abroad. This is especially evident in those countries that specialize in agriculture (Argentina, Canada and others).

Requirements for an agronomist

An agronomist must be active, absorb new knowledge and techniques, be patient, not be afraid of dirt, and have good health.

What an agronomist should know

Employee competence is the main requirement for the position of an agronomist. This means that the specialist must be familiar with biology, organic chemistry, as well as have work experience and have a hard work ethic. The knowledge of an agronomist should not be limited to his specialization, since the effectiveness of the result decreases.

Where to study and how to become an agronomist

To become a good and qualified agronomist, it is not enough to have a theoretical basis, which is taught in agricultural institutes. It is very important to have a predisposition to work with the earth. For people who have a specialty related to agronomist, there are retraining courses. You can master the profession of an agronomist thanks to full-time, part-time or evening courses that exist in agricultural institutions throughout the country.

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The topic of my project is “Profession agronomist”.

My dad has been working at the Yesin farm for several years now. At home, he often talks about his work and what a wonderful agronomist they have. I was very interested in who an “agronomist” is. Dad said that this is such a profession. Then I decided to learn more about this profession and make a project on this topic.

Goal of the work:
determine the importance of the profession of agronomist in agriculture
Tasks:
- find out who an agronomist is;
- find material about this profession in scientific literature and the Internet;

Find out when this profession appeared;

Learn about the first Russian agronomists;
- meet with local agronomist S.N. Mamonov. in order to obtain information on this topic;
- determine the importance of the profession of agronomist in agriculture;

I put forward the following hypothesis:
Agronomist is one of the main professions in agriculture.

Stages of my work:
1. Studying scientific literature and articles from the Internet on this topic;

2. Conversation with agronomist S.N. Mamonov.
3.Formation of the collected material in the form of a message and presentation;
4. Summing up the work;
5. Conclusions.

I learned a lot about this interesting profession from scientific literature and the Internet.

The word "agronomist" comes from two Greek words: "agros" - field and "nomos" - law. An agronomist is an agricultural specialist. He knows the laws of agriculture and the laws of agronomy well. Knowledge of these laws helps the agronomist to grow high yields of agricultural plants.

The profession of agronomist is very ancient. Already several thousand years ago, the people of Ancient Egypt, China, Greece, Rome and India knew how to properly cultivate and improve the land and grow various agricultural plants. The first agronomists were people who were engaged in growing wild plants and then cultivating them. During the development of agriculture, the specifics of the profession have undergone many changes, but to this day it remains an important part of the science of growing cultivated agricultural plants. A specialist sees better than others how plants develop, what they lack, and what changes occur in the soil. He is the main conductor of science in the economy, determines the technology of labor and its organization. A significant place in the activities of an agronomist is occupied by planning the production process. He determines the set of field works, their sequence, beginning and end, the content of field experiments, distributes the means of production; conducts not only production, but also scientific and production work; carefully studies the effectiveness of varietal crops, one or another soil treatment, and the application of various types of fertilizers.

Several thousand years ago, people knew the rules and instructions for cultivating the land and growing crops. You can read about this in surviving documents and books of that time. In ancient Russian books you can also find notes on agronomy: how to plow the land, at what depth to sow grain, how to grow cabbage and turnips. The first agronomists were people who began to grow wild plants and domesticate them. Before the advent of writing, agronomic knowledge was passed down orally from father to son, from generation to generation.

First known Russian agronomist was Andrei Timofeevich Bolotov (1738-1833). He developed new techniques for growing grain and vegetable crops, potatoes, flax and hemp and applied them in practice.

Great help to agronomists contributed by the works of famous Russian scientists.

V.V. Dokuchaev (1846-1903) developed methods for restoring and increasing the fertility of chernozem, K.A. Timiryazev (1843-1920) studied the nutritional needs of plants, D.N. Pryanishnikov (1865-1948) explained how plants absorb nitrogen, developed methods for using nitrogen fertilizers. I. V. Michurin (1855-1935) developed new varieties of fruit and berry crops.

An agronomist is a significant specialist in the field of agriculture. Its tasks include the creation of new varieties of garden, garden and field plant crops. A professional agronomist must also be well able to plan, control and improve the production process carried out by the workers under his command. It is the agronomist who is the main conductor of science in agriculture, who must be able to determine technology and organization of labor.

In order to successfully perform his functions, an agronomist must first of all have such personality qualities as initiative, efficiency, a creative attitude to work, the ability to be observant, notice and take into account changes occurring in nature in his work, and, if necessary, make emergency and non-standard decisions. Often his activities take place against a background of emotional tension, accompanied by anxiety, for example, in unfavorable weather conditions, which can negate everything previously done. Therefore, will, a developed sense of responsibility for decisions made are qualities necessary in this profession.

In our region, agronomists are trained by the Far Eastern State Agrarian University and the Blagoveshchensk Agricultural College.

I met with our local agronomist Sergei Nikolaevich Mamonov. From a conversation with him, I learned that he is a graduate of the Far Eastern Agrarian University. He underwent military training at the university and is a lieutenant in the reserve. Since childhood, he dreamed of becoming an agronomist, working with the land, and his dream came true. In 2008, he graduated from the university and in the same year he entered graduate school in absentia, graduating in 2012. From 2008 to 2013 he worked at the SOI Institute. And already in 2013 he came to our Sergeevka, where he works as an agronomist to this day.

From Sergei Nikolaevich I learned a lot of interesting things about this profession. He told me that

A modern agronomist is a versatile specialist in agricultural production. He knows every detail that is connected with growing plants, that is, their agricultural technology: methods of soil cultivation, timing and methods of sowing and harvesting, features of caring for crops and plantings. For example, wheat, oats, onions, and radishes can be sown early. The seeds of these plants begin to germinate when the soil is still cold. But we have to wait with sowing corn. She loves warm soil. Even later, cucumbers and zucchini are sown. Turnip seeds are very small. Therefore, they need to be embedded into the soil at a shallow depth. Peas with fairly large seeds are buried 5-6 cm into the soil, and potato tubers - 12-15 cm. An agronomist knows well how to care for plants, what and when to use fertilizers, how much fertilizer should be applied to each hectare to obtain good results. harvest, how to combat weeds, diseases and pests. Since all work in the fields is performed by machines, the agronomist understands agricultural machinery.

Future agronomists prepare themselves for the fact that they will have to work not only with land, seeds, fertilizers, but also with people. Their tasks include planning and organizing work, providing necessary assistance, for example, in eliminating defects in work, training and education. Therefore, an agronomist must have organizational and pedagogical skills and abilities. Labor productivity largely depends on this.

In addition, I learned where agronomists can work

- This research institutes;

Professional skills, which an agronomist must own

- ability to understand the types and characteristics of soils;

• knowledge of the characteristics and stages of development of certain plant crops;
• knowledge in the field of natural sciences: chemistry, physics, biology (botany);
• knowledge of the types and principles of operation of agricultural machinery;
• knowledge of the basics of laboratory activities

I asked Sergei Nikolaevich what school subjects helped him in choosing this profession and he replied that it was biology, physics, chemistry and geography.

And to the special knowledge that he acquired at the university, he attributed soil science; biochemistry; biophysics; ecology, land reclamation and agricultural technology.

Sergei Nikolaevich has been helping students of our school with experimental work at the school’s educational and experimental site for several years now. Under his leadership, the guys plant and conduct experiments with various crops. Several experiments have been carried out with soybeans. Children from grade 9 presented one of these works at a scientific and practical conference at DalGAU and

took an honorable prize place.

As a result of my work, I learned a lot about agronomists and concluded that

An agronomist is a specialist who knows the science of farming and agriculture. This is one of the main professions in agriculture.

Without this profession it is impossible to grow a crop of vegetables, bread, fruits, fruits.

And I would like to finish my project with this poem:

Every day an agronomist has a concern -
The sun will come out a little, and he will already be on his feet.
And sometimes there is reluctance...
But duty calls and he is back in business.

The great responsibility of the agronomist is
For the harvest, for the purity of the fields.
So familiar to him
Danger of sun and rain.

But here's the harvest -
It is important not to miss anything here,
He became serious, confidently counting
Fee increases and where to place them.

And so from year to year, from century to century...
A simple man, it seemed,
Responsible for our nutrition -
For bread, for pasta and for porridge.

It may be strange, but I’ll say it now:
“Thank you, you are our agronomist,
For all the efforts and torment.
You are the pride of a million generations!”

The word "agronomist" comes from two Greek words: "agros" field and "nomos" law An agronomist is an agricultural specialist with comprehensive knowledge in the field of agronomy. He creates new varieties of field, garden, and vegetable crops. Plans agricultural work taking into account the characteristics of the area.

Often, when choosing a future profession, young people do not think about subsequent employment. And completely in vain. It is not enough to get a prestigious profession, the main thing is to get a job that corresponds to this profession. Today, farms operate in a completely new way than 20 years ago. If a farmer grows vegetables, then a huge part of the work is usually automated. The specialist only controls the automation, making the necessary measurements and records. Naturally, working on a farm also involves manual labor, but such work ennobles a person. Modern farms install polycarbonate greenhouses, which are both pleasant and safe to work in. The harvest in them grows quickly and efficiently, which additionally pleases the person who works in them

An agronomist is a significant specialist in the field of agriculture. Its tasks include the creation of new varieties of garden, garden and field plant crops. A professional agronomist must also be well able to plan, control and improve the production process carried out by the workers under his command. It is the agronomist who is the main conductor of science in agriculture, who must be able to determine technology and organization of labor.

Today, the profession of an agronomist is in great demand in various large agricultural complexes of the country, as well as in small farms, greenhouses, nurseries, greenhouses and other research and educational institutes. It is the agronomist’s calculations that determine the start time of sowing or harvesting, as well as methods of combating field pests or natural disasters.

The profession of agronomist is very ancient. Already several thousand years ago, the people of Ancient Egypt, China, Greece, Rome and India knew how to properly cultivate and improve the land and grow various agricultural plants. The first agronomists were people who were engaged in growing wild plants and then cultivating them. During the development of agriculture, the specifics of the agronomist profession have undergone many changes, but to this day remain an important part

About history: The first famous Russian agronomist was Andrei Timofeevich Bolotov (). He developed new techniques for growing grain and vegetable crops, potatoes, flax, and applied them in practice.

A modern agronomist is a versatile specialist in agricultural production. He knows every detail that is connected with growing plants, that is, their agricultural technology: methods of soil cultivation, timing and methods of sowing and harvesting, features of caring for crops and plantings. An agronomist knows well how to care for plants, what and when to use fertilizers, how much fertilizer should be applied to each hectare to obtain a good harvest, how to combat weeds, diseases and pests.

When choosing a future profession, you should always pay attention to the needs of the labor market. There is no point in getting a profession for show or because it is prestigious. The profession should be interesting and bring material benefits, that is, provide a normal life for you and your family.

AGRONOMIST Tabar-Cherkiyskaya secondary school, Apastovsky district of the Republic of Tatarstan

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History of the profession:

The profession of agronomist is very ancient. Already several thousand years ago, the people of Ancient Egypt, China, Greece, Rome and India knew how to properly cultivate and improve the land and grow various agricultural plants. The first agronomists were people who were engaged in growing wild plants and then cultivating them. During the development of agriculture, the specifics of the profession of an agronomist have undergone many changes, but to this day remains an important part of the science of growing cultivated agricultural plants.…

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About the story:

The first famous Russian agronomist was Andrei Timofeevich Bolotov (1738-1833). He developed new techniques for growing grain and vegetable crops, potatoes, flax, and applied them in practice.

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The works of famous Russian scientists provided great assistance to agronomists. V.V. Dokuchaev (1846-1903) developed methods for restoring and increasing the fertility of chernozem, K.A. Timiryazev (1843-1920) studied the nutritional needs of plants, D.N. Pryanishnikov (1865-1948) explained how plants absorb nitrogen, developed methods for using nitrogen fertilizers. I. V. Michurin (1855-1935) developed new varieties of fruit and berry crops.

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Photos of scientists

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Who is an agronomist?

The word "agronomist" comes from two Greek words: "agros" - field and "nomos" - law An agronomist is an agricultural specialist with comprehensive knowledge in the field of agronomy. He creates new varieties of field, garden, and vegetable crops. Plans agricultural work taking into account the characteristics of the area.

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Professional skills:

ability to understand the types and characteristics of soils; knowledge of the characteristics and stages of development of certain plant crops; knowledge in the field of natural sciences: chemistry, physics, biology (botany); knowledge of the types and principles of operation of agricultural machinery; knowledge of the basics of laboratory activities

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The basis of the profession "Agronomist" are:

School knowledge: biology; physics; chemistry; geography. Special knowledge: soil science; biochemistry; biophysics; ecology; reclamation; agricultural technology.

AGRONOMIST – PROFESSION OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE MBOU “Secondary School No. 67” Primary school teacher Natalya Vasilievna Solovyova Izhevsk 2017

Purpose of the work: -to determine the significance of the profession of agronomist in agriculture and for society as a whole. Objectives of the work: - to find out the presence of abilities, inclinations and skills related to the profession of an agronomist; -to form a mindset for successful professional activity; -instill a desire for a future profession.

In ancient times, people noticed that the quality and quantity of the harvest directly depended on weather factors and the natural features of the area. Man carefully monitored these dependencies and applied his observations in agriculture. But if earlier each farmer could only rely on his own powers of observation, today the entire agricultural industry is focused primarily on the research and achievements of agronomists - specialists who devoted their lives to the development of agriculture. Today, the profession of an agronomist is significant for society. In ancient times, people noticed that the quality and quantity of the harvest directly depended on weather factors and the natural features of the area. Man carefully monitored these dependencies and applied his observations in agriculture. But if earlier each farmer could only rely on his own powers of observation, today the entire agricultural industry is focused primarily on the research and achievements of agronomists - specialists who devoted their lives to the development of agriculture. Today, the profession of an agronomist is significant for society.

The relevance of the profession Humanity is not decreasing, but increasing from year to year. Along with the increase in the number of people, the demand for the profession of agronomist is also growing. Without adequate nutrition, which is provided, including by agronomists, humanity will simply die out. Only agronomists can reasonably say when to plant or harvest crops, how to combat pests, and what measures to apply to plants to protect them in bad weather.

History of the profession: The profession of an agronomist is very ancient. It originated several centuries ago. The people of Ancient Egypt, China, Greece, Rome and India knew how to properly cultivate the land and grow plants. In Ancient Egypt, there were specialists who not only grew plants, but also knew how to do it “correctly,” achieving high yields with minimal losses. The first agronomists can be considered people who were able to cultivate wild plants and taught other residents of settlements to grow them under control with the ability to predict the yield.

Profession agronomist The science of agronomy deals with the study of agricultural production, and a specialist in this field of activity is called an agronomist. The name of the profession comes from the ancient Greek ἀγρός (arable land, field, village) and νόμος (law, custom). In his work, the agronomist is guided by the laws of the field and the customs that our distant ancestors introduced in the villages. An agronomist is a specialist whose main task is to improve agricultural production and monitor the work of field farmers, gardeners, machine operators, and combine operators. Agronomists determine at what time, where and what crops are best planted, conduct research in the field of agronomy, develop and implement innovative technologies to combat pests and plant diseases, carry out breeding work, control sowing, collection and storage of harvested crops, evaluate the effectiveness of fertilizers and methods of soil cultivation.

Famous agronomists The first agronomists who developed a new method for growing grain and vegetable crops were A.T. Bolotov and I.M. Komov. A significant contribution to the science of agronomy was made by scientists V.V. Dokuchaev, K.A. Timiryazev, D.N. Pryanishnikov, I.V. Michurin. Thanks to their scientific activities, a modern agronomist can achieve high results in obtaining crops.

Personal qualities The most important qualities that an agronomist must have are a love of the land and an understanding of all the processes that are required to obtain high yields. Personal qualities: -analytical mind -operative memory -observation -developed eye -sense of responsibility -resistance to diseases -physical endurance

Social significance of the profession in society It is impossible to overestimate the importance of the profession of agronomist. Not only the development of agriculture as a whole depends on the agronomist, but also the quality and quantity of basic food products for each of us, without which a hungry era would begin in the world: potatoes, bread, cucumbers, cabbage, etc. The work of an agronomist is of great importance for maintaining the life of all humanity. The profession of an agronomist is in great demand in various large agricultural complexes of the country, in small farms, greenhouses, nurseries, greenhouses and research and educational institutes.

Labor activity The work of an agronomist is work with elements of forecasting. To begin working in fields or garden plots, an agronomist conducts scientific research and studies methods of cultivating garden or field crops.

Labor activity The work of an agronomist begins with drawing up a plan for planting activities, purchasing seeds and fertilizers. Next, the specialist organizes the work of preparing the soil and controls the sowing of field crops.

Labor activity Armed with special knowledge, an agronomist sees better than others how plants develop, what they lack, and what changes occur in the soil. He is the main conductor of science in the economy, he determines the technology of labor and its organization.

Poster competition “Types of activities in the profession”

Crafts competition “Cheerful Agronomist”

How to become an agronomist You can obtain the profession of an agronomist at agricultural or agricultural institutes or universities in Russia. During the training process, future specialists acquire skills and knowledge aimed at obtaining consistently high yields and increasing soil fertility.

Conclusions. We were able to determine: -abilities, inclinations and skills associated with the profession of an agronomist; -the importance of the profession for agriculture; - the importance of the profession for society. Managed to form: -an attitude towards successful professional activities in the future.

“A young agronomist went out into the fields...” Many years have passed since this song was written, a lot has changed - and the profession of an agronomist is far from romanticized, and it cannot even be considered popular; it is far from being a lawyer, an economist, and even a programmer. However, it is safe to say that this is one of the professions without whose representatives we cannot live... physically!

From Greek, the word “agronomy” literally translates as “law of the field.” This is the name of the science of one of the branches of agriculture - crop production, agriculture. Agronomy is based on a whole complex of natural sciences: there are botany, genetics, plant physiology, soil science, and biochemistry... In turn, agronomy is divided into a number of areas: agrophysics, selection, plant growing, seed science, agricultural entomology, land reclamation, plant pathology.

An agronomist has many responsibilities. He controls the entire process of agricultural production, starting with recommendations for the purchase of seeds. This is followed by the preparation of soils for sowing and planting, the use of fertilizers, the preparation and storage of seeds, planting material, sowing or planting, control of pests and plant diseases... However, the agronomist’s “place of work” is not only the field. He also develops production plans and calendar schedules for field work (in earlier times - for a collective farm, now - for a joint-stock company... in everyday work in the field the difference is small), and draws up the corresponding reporting documentation.

We talked about the daily practice of an “ordinary” agronomist, but in agronomy - as in any human activity - there is practice, and there is theory, there is scientific research on which practice can rely. Similar research is being carried out in the field of agronomy. In laboratories and experimental fields, new soil treatment technologies, fertilizers, and methods of combating insect pests and diseases are being developed - and those that would not later “backfire” on people with poisoning and mutations.

What kind of person do you need to be to become an agronomist? First of all, you need to have “iron” health and endurance - there is no place for a pampered city dweller in the countryside. Such work is strictly contraindicated for people who are prone to allergic reactions to certain plants or who often “catch” colds. The ability to quickly make decisions and take responsibility for them is required. And, of course, one must love and feel the earth and the plant world - truly, as it is sung in the song with which we began our conversation about the profession of an agronomist, come to the earth “as to one’s bride.”

Since the profession of an agronomist has a scientific basis, it requires higher education, and you can get it at the agronomy department of an agricultural university or agricultural academy. A graduate of such an educational institution will definitely find himself in a large agricultural complex, a farm or greenhouse, and maybe even in a research institute of the relevant profile.

But no matter where agronomists work, we can say with confidence that it depends on them whether we will have enough to eat tomorrow. And the responsibility for the upcoming victory in the “battle for import substitution” also lies to a large extent with agronomists.

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The topic of my project is “Profession agronomist”.

My dad has been working at the Yesin farm for several years now. At home, he often talks about his work and what a wonderful agronomist they have. I was very interested in who an “agronomist” is. Dad said that this is such a profession. Then I decided to learn more about this profession and make a project on this topic.

Goal of the work:
determine the importance of the profession of agronomist in agriculture
Tasks:
- find out who an agronomist is;
- find material about this profession in scientific literature and the Internet;

Find out when this profession appeared;

Learn about the first Russian agronomists;
- meet with local agronomist S.N. Mamonov. in order to obtain information on this topic;
- determine the importance of the profession of agronomist in agriculture;

I put forward the following hypothesis:
Agronomist is one of the main professions in agriculture.

Stages of my work:
1. Studying scientific literature and articles from the Internet on this topic;

2. Conversation with agronomist S.N. Mamonov.
3.Formation of the collected material in the form of a message and presentation;
4. Summing up the work;
5. Conclusions.

I learned a lot about this interesting profession from scientific literature and the Internet.

The word "agronomist" comes from two Greek words: "agros" - field and "nomos" - law. An agronomist is an agricultural specialist. He knows the laws of agriculture and the laws of agronomy well. Knowledge of these laws helps the agronomist to grow high yields of agricultural plants.

The profession of agronomist is very ancient. Already several thousand years ago, the people of Ancient Egypt, China, Greece, Rome and India knew how to properly cultivate and improve the land and grow various agricultural plants. The first agronomists were people who were engaged in growing wild plants and then cultivating them. During the development of agriculture, the specifics of the profession have undergone many changes, but to this day it remains an important part of the science of growing cultivated agricultural plants. A specialist sees better than others how plants develop, what they lack, and what changes occur in the soil. He is the main conductor of science in the economy, determines the technology of labor and its organization. A significant place in the activities of an agronomist is occupied by planning the production process. He determines the set of field works, their sequence, beginning and end, the content of field experiments, distributes the means of production; conducts not only production, but also scientific and production work; carefully studies the effectiveness of varietal crops, one or another soil treatment, and the application of various types of fertilizers.

Several thousand years ago, people knew the rules and instructions for cultivating the land and growing crops. You can read about this in surviving documents and books of that time. In ancient Russian books you can also find notes on agronomy: how to plow the land, at what depth to sow grain, how to grow cabbage and turnips. The first agronomists were people who began to grow wild plants and domesticate them. Before the advent of writing, agronomic knowledge was passed down orally from father to son, from generation to generation.

First known Russian agronomist was Andrei Timofeevich Bolotov (1738-1833). He developed new techniques for growing grain and vegetable crops, potatoes, flax and hemp and applied them in practice.

Great help to agronomists contributed by the works of famous Russian scientists.

V.V. Dokuchaev (1846-1903) developed methods for restoring and increasing the fertility of chernozem, K.A. Timiryazev (1843-1920) studied the nutritional needs of plants, D.N. Pryanishnikov (1865-1948) explained how plants absorb nitrogen, developed methods for using nitrogen fertilizers. I. V. Michurin (1855-1935) developed new varieties of fruit and berry crops.

An agronomist is a significant specialist in the field of agriculture. Its tasks include the creation of new varieties of garden, garden and field plant crops. A professional agronomist must also be well able to plan, control and improve the production process carried out by the workers under his command. It is the agronomist who is the main conductor of science in agriculture, who must be able to determine technology and organization of labor.

In order to successfully perform his functions, an agronomist must first of all have such personality qualities as initiative, efficiency, a creative attitude to work, the ability to be observant, notice and take into account changes occurring in nature in his work, and, if necessary, make emergency and non-standard decisions. Often his activities take place against a background of emotional tension, accompanied by anxiety, for example, in unfavorable weather conditions, which can negate everything previously done. Therefore, will, a developed sense of responsibility for decisions made are qualities necessary in this profession.

In our region, agronomists are trained by the Far Eastern State Agrarian University and the Blagoveshchensk Agricultural College.

I met with our local agronomist Sergei Nikolaevich Mamonov. From a conversation with him, I learned that he is a graduate of the Far Eastern Agrarian University. He underwent military training at the university and is a lieutenant in the reserve. Since childhood, he dreamed of becoming an agronomist, working with the land, and his dream came true. In 2008, he graduated from the university and in the same year he entered graduate school in absentia, graduating in 2012. From 2008 to 2013 he worked at the SOI Institute. And already in 2013 he came to our Sergeevka, where he works as an agronomist to this day.

From Sergei Nikolaevich I learned a lot of interesting things about this profession. He told me that

A modern agronomist is a versatile specialist in agricultural production. He knows every detail that is connected with growing plants, that is, their agricultural technology: methods of soil cultivation, timing and methods of sowing and harvesting, features of caring for crops and plantings. For example, wheat, oats, onions, and radishes can be sown early. The seeds of these plants begin to germinate when the soil is still cold. But we have to wait with sowing corn. She loves warm soil. Even later, cucumbers and zucchini are sown. Turnip seeds are very small. Therefore, they need to be embedded into the soil at a shallow depth. Peas with fairly large seeds are buried 5-6 cm into the soil, and potato tubers - 12-15 cm. An agronomist knows well how to care for plants, what and when to use fertilizers, how much fertilizer should be applied to each hectare to obtain good results. harvest, how to combat weeds, diseases and pests. Since all work in the fields is performed by machines, the agronomist understands agricultural machinery.

Future agronomists prepare themselves for the fact that they will have to work not only with land, seeds, fertilizers, but also with people. Their tasks include planning and organizing work, providing necessary assistance, for example, in eliminating defects in work, training and education. Therefore, an agronomist must have organizational and pedagogical skills and abilities. Labor productivity largely depends on this.

In addition, I learned where agronomists can work

- This research institutes;

Professional skills, which an agronomist must own

- ability to understand the types and characteristics of soils;

• knowledge of the characteristics and stages of development of certain plant crops;
• knowledge in the field of natural sciences: chemistry, physics, biology (botany);
• knowledge of the types and principles of operation of agricultural machinery;
• knowledge of the basics of laboratory activities

I asked Sergei Nikolaevich what school subjects helped him in choosing this profession and he replied that it was biology, physics, chemistry and geography.

And to the special knowledge that he acquired at the university, he attributed soil science; biochemistry; biophysics; ecology, land reclamation and agricultural technology.

Sergei Nikolaevich has been helping students of our school with experimental work at the school’s educational and experimental site for several years now. Under his leadership, the guys plant and conduct experiments with various crops. Several experiments have been carried out with soybeans. Children from grade 9 presented one of these works at a scientific and practical conference at DalGAU and

took an honorable prize place.

As a result of my work, I learned a lot about agronomists and concluded that

An agronomist is a specialist who knows the science of farming and agriculture. This is one of the main professions in agriculture.

Without this profession it is impossible to grow a crop of vegetables, bread, fruits, fruits.

And I would like to finish my project with this poem:

Every day an agronomist has a concern -
The sun will come out a little, and he will already be on his feet.
And sometimes there is reluctance...
But duty calls and he is back in business.

The great responsibility of the agronomist is
For the harvest, for the purity of the fields.
So familiar to him
Danger of sun and rain.

But here's the harvest -
It is important not to miss anything here,
He became serious, confidently counting
Fee increases and where to place them.

And so from year to year, from century to century...
A simple man, it seemed,
Responsible for our nutrition -
For bread, for pasta and for porridge.

It may be strange, but I’ll say it now:
“Thank you, you are our agronomist,
For all the efforts and torment.
You are the pride of a million generations!”

Agronomist(from Greek agronomos, from agros- field and nómos - law) - a specialist in the field of agriculture with comprehensive knowledge in the field of growing and harvesting plants. The profession is suitable for those who are interested in biology (see choosing a profession based on interest in school subjects).

Features of the profession

An agronomist is one of the key figures in an agricultural enterprise. The main task of an agronomist is to manage agricultural production and improve it.

The farm can grow bread, vegetables, fruits, fodder grasses, sunflowers, etc. - depending on the climate, soil, and market demand. The agronomist determines which varieties are best to grow, chooses what field work needs to be done and at what time. For example, when growing cucumbers, he chooses the time of sowing seeds, planting seedlings in the field, watering, weeding and harvesting. He is the one in charge of all these processes.

Thanks to his knowledge, an agronomist can better than others assess the condition of the soil and understand whether plants are developing well. Subordinate to the agronomist are machine operators and field workers. He organizes their work, training, and timely assistance in case of difficulties. Labor productivity on the farm, and therefore profitability, depends on this.

The beginnings of agronomy appeared when people began to domesticate wild plants. Advice on cultivating crops is found in ancient written sources. The first famous Russian agronomists were A. T. Bolotov (1738-1833) and I. M. Komov (1750-1792). They developed new techniques for growing grain and vegetable crops, potatoes, flax and hemp and put them into practice.

The works of famous Russian scientists provided great assistance to agronomists. V.V. Dokuchaev (1846-1903) developed methods for restoring and increasing the fertility of chernozem, K.A. Timiryazev (1843-1920) studied the nutritional needs of plants, D.N. Pryanishnikov (1865-1948) explained how plants absorb nitrogen, developed methods for using nitrogen fertilizers. I. V. Michurin (1855-1935) developed new varieties of fruit and berry crops.

An agronomist closely monitors the yield and weather resistance of different varieties. Evaluates the effectiveness of soil treatment methods and fertilizers. In other words, it conducts research and production work. This allows you to further select the best varieties and working methods. However, agriculture is very dependent on the weather. And an experienced agronomist, when planning work, takes into account possible weather vagaries. This does not always work out: the risk of losing the harvest increases both in rainy years and in years of drought. If the lack of moisture can be combated to some extent with the help of irrigation systems, then prolonged rains and unexpected frosts require special measures.

Workplace

Agronomists work on state farms, collective farms, and private farms.

Salary as of 03/28/2019

Russia 20000-60000 ₽

Moscow 50000-120000 ₽

Important qualities

An agronomist must be a responsible and proactive person, easy-going, capable of making emergency non-standard decisions. A creative attitude to work, observation skills, and organizational skills are required.

Knowledge and skills

An agronomist must be able to organize the production of agricultural crops, understand the principles of crop rotation, fertilization and other agricultural techniques, organize seed production, obtain new varieties, and conduct scientific research.

To do this, you need to know general biology and botany, agriculture, plant growing, agrochemistry, land reclamation, the basics of selection and seed production, and the economics of the industry.

The profession of “agronomist” is quiet, modest, but one of those that is necessary for absolutely each of us. After all, the results of agronomists’ work directly affect our health.

Average salary: 35,000 rubles per month

Demand

Payability

Competition

Entry barrier

Prospects

The word agronomist comes from the Greek words nomos (law) and agros (field). People began to study the laws of agriculture long ago. After all, the development of mankind depended on the rich harvest on cultivated lands. The first agronomists were people who figured out how to move from the tedious search and collection of wild plants to their cultivation. In numerous historical written sources belonging to China, India, Ancient Rome and Egypt, whose age is estimated at thousands of years, there are many records with valuable information on how to properly plow the land, sow grain, and grow vegetables and fruits.

Description and characteristics of the profession

An agronomist is one of the main experts in the field of agriculture. He examines the conditions in which crops, seedlings and seedlings are located, determines weather conditions, heat and moisture criteria, methods of soil cultivation, the amount of fertilizer used, in order to determine whether the plants are developing correctly, what is missing for normal growth, and an increase in yield. The main task of an agronomist is to increase crop yields in optimal and environmentally friendly ways.

In this work, in addition to production, there are significant creative and scientific components. An agronomist constantly monitors nature and experiments with plants. At the same time, he also acts as an organizer of agricultural work related to tillage, sowing or planting seedlings and seedlings in the ground, caring for plants and harvesting.

Directions, specialties and educational institutions according to the profile of training

Training programs in the direction of “Agronomy” are available in many educational institutions of higher and secondary vocational education throughout the country, with the exception of those located beyond the Arctic Circle.

Within its framework the following are studied:

• Plant growing;
• Horticulture and viticulture;
• Feed production;
• Agribusiness;
• Meadow landscapes and lawns;
• Breeding and genetics of agricultural crops;
• Plant protection.

The leading university specializing in agronomy is the Russian Agrarian University. K.A. Timiryazeva(formerly it was called “Moscow Agricultural Academy named after K.A. Timiryazev.”)

Other universities providing high quality education:

• Moscow State Agricultural Engineering University named after V.P. Goryachkin;
• Kazan State Agrarian University;
• Kuban State Agrarian University named after I.T. Trubilina;
• Saratov State Agrarian University named after N.I. Vavilova;
• St. Petersburg State Agrarian University.

Graduates of these educational institutions will be willingly employed both in farming and in agricultural holdings.

For admission you need USE results in the following subjects:

• biology (major),
• Russian language,
• physics, mathematics, geography, computer science and ICT, chemistry (at the university’s choice),
• foreign language (at the discretion of the university).

If you want to get on your feet early and start earning money on your own, then obtaining a secondary vocational education is a suitable option. There are about fifty educational institutions of this kind in the country (the most are in Tatarstan: there are four of them), so choosing the one closest to your home will not be difficult. It is convenient that admission is carried out through a certificate competition, without Unified State Examination results. Subsequently, you can complete your education at the Russian State Agrarian Correspondence University.

Professional Responsibilities

To perform his main task, an agronomist must:

• ensure rational use of agricultural land using environmentally friendly technologies;
• select plant varieties in accordance with the climate;
• check the quality of seeds and prepare them for sowing;
• inspect the land to identify plant diseases and pests;
• think through a scheme for pest control without harming plants, soil and people;
• determine the methods of fertilization and calculate the doses of applied fertilizers;
• draw up crop rotation schemes;
• control the quality of products and the conditions of their primary processing;
• monitor the progress of field work and adjust their plan if necessary.

An agronomist must also conduct research on the effectiveness of new technologies and mechanisms, advise management on any issue within his competence, calculate the economic efficiency of production and even make a weather forecast.

Who is it suitable for?

Of course, only a person who has been accustomed to working on the land since childhood and is passionate about it can become a real agronomist.

An agronomist must have:

• analytical mind;
• a sense of responsibility;
• organization and self-discipline;
• observation;
• scrupulousness;
• communication and organizational skills.

In addition, we must keep in mind that this is quite hard work, because you have to work in all weather conditions, walk a lot, and during harvesting you yourself have to take part in it. So an agronomist’s working day during busy times lasts from early dawn until dark.

Wage

Unfortunately, it cannot be said that such intense and responsible work is highly paid. The salary of an ordinary agronomist is from 12,000 rubles. With the acquisition of experience, it grows, but rarely goes beyond 25 thousand, although some vacancies offer more than 40,000. The difficulty of employment is also due to the requirement of employers to have at least a year of work experience. Often, novice specialists must undergo practical training after graduation as an assistant agronomist. Assistant salaries can be below 12,000.

True, it must be taken into account that in addition to the salary, the agronomist, as a rule, receives income in kind - from the products of the agricultural enterprise. Moreover, he must have his own personal plot.

How to build a career

You shouldn’t expect a career rise in this profession either: usually this is the path to chief agronomist. In large agricultural companies you can take the post of deputy manager, in agricultural holdings you can become the head of a department. A fairly common option is to go into farming and work for yourself. In this case there will not be huge incomes either: most of the country is in the zone of risky farming. Another way is narrow specialization, for example, in the fight against pests or plant diseases. In this case, it is possible to serve several farms. It cannot be ruled out that he will switch to related areas - gardening art, work in nurseries of ornamental plants.

Prospects for the profession

But the prospects for the profession inspire optimism: no matter what happens, there will always be people. Therefore, agricultural specialists will always be in demand.

In ancient times, man began to cultivate the land, grow grains and vegetables. Over time, agronomy appeared - an important science based on the study of agricultural production. An agronomist is a person who is a conductor of this science in agriculture. This is one of the most important professions in rural areas. The result of labor in the agricultural sector largely depends on the specialist.

What does an agronomist do?

What does an agronomist do and do? Currently, the profession is in demand in agricultural enterprises, large farms, as well as in fruit nurseries and greenhouses. This specialist is responsible for growing agricultural products.

The result of the agronomist’s work is visible after harvesting. The effectiveness of his work is determined by productivity indicators.

With the onset of autumn, the agronomist has new worries. He must ensure the safety of the grown crop and prepare high-quality seeds for the new planting year.

How to become an agronomist

From early spring to late autumn, agronomists spend most of their working time outdoors, in the field. For quite long periods of time (during sowing, preparing feed, harvesting), an agronomist has irregular working hours.

This specialist organizes the work of tractor drivers, combine operators, and drivers. An agronomist needs to be able to find a common language with a team of agricultural workers.

One of the main features of this profession is that the work of these specialists depends on weather conditions. Prolonged rains or, conversely, drought can lead to a sharp drop in yield. In this case, all the efforts of agronomists become largely in vain.

A person who decides to devote himself to agronomy must have the following qualities:

• the ability to think independently and make responsible decisions;
• the ability to predict various stages of agricultural production;
• organizational skills;
• physical and emotional endurance;
• observation.

The salary of a specialist varies depending on qualifications and region. Detailed information is presented in the diagram.

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Pros and cons of being an agronomist

Advantages:

• variety of activities;
• significance for society;
• spends a lot of time outdoors.

Flaws:

• unfavorable working conditions;
• dependence of labor results on natural and climatic conditions;
• low salaries typical for agricultural specialists.

Where to study to become an agronomist

• Russian State Agrarian University - Moscow Agricultural Academy named after. K. A. Timiryazeva;
• Novosibirsk State Agrarian University;
• Krasnoyarsk State Agrarian University;
• Blagoveshchensk Agricultural Institute;
• St. Petersburg State Agrarian University.

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