Agricultural / Agronomy Engineer
Improves crops, irrigation, food processing and rural infrastructure.
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- Typical pay
- €26k–€52k
- Usual education
- Degree
- Outlook
- Steady, with new demand from precision agriculture, water efficiency and food safety.
A day in the life
Field visit to check an irrigation system, then planning a crop trial and writing the technical report.
Ways in
- Agronomy engineering degree
- FP agrarian route then degree
- Cooperative or agri-food trainee post
What to study at 16
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Denmark
HTX – Technical gymnasium
A common destination for students on this track.
Spain
Bachillerato de Ciencias y Tecnología
Portugal
Ciências e Tecnologias
France
Bac général — spécialités
Germany
Oberstufe — Leistungskurse
Italy
Liceo scientifico
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Best courses to take
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BEng Agricultural & Food Engineering
Crops, irrigation, food processing and rural infrastructure.
Core degree for agronomy and agri-food.
Helpful school subjects: Soil & crops, Irrigation, Food technology, Machinery