The professional who drives agribusiness with strategies that make the sector stronger and more productive
Some people may not yet know much about it, but the agronomist, one of the most important professionals in the country, is essential for agricultural production and for all agribusiness.
The agricultural sector has a strategic role for our country, as we are the third largest agricultural producer in the world (we are only behind China and the United States) and are able to supply domestic consumption and also guarantee the title of largest exporter in the world . We are a powerhouse, and that's great.
The main responsible for this representation in the trade balance are soybeans, milk, beef, pork, chicken and fruits (such as oranges). These commodities and some others are capable of increasing Brazilian commercial revenue and placing the country among the main ones in the international market.
To make this possible, there is a professional who is important for the success of agriculture: the agronomist. He is responsible for managing different crops and planning cultivation to ensure optimized production, indicating scientifically based technologies and knowledge for the efficiency of the activity.
The growth of agribusiness in the economy (mainly the Brazilian one) has increasingly valued the work of the agronomist and his role within the gate has been decisive for our country to reach the position of third largest agricultural exporter in the world - according to data from FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations).
Why is the Agronomist important?
The profession was regulated in Brazil on October 12, 1933 and, since then, the agronomist has gained numerous assignments, helping to strengthen agriculture. It is interesting how agronomy started to think about agriculture not only from an economic and productive point of view, but also from a sustainable point of view, which today we see how important it is.
In addition to directly taking care of the management of a farm's crops, from planning to completion (sale and production), the agronomist is able to add value to agricultural practice when considering sustainable development with science and specific technologies.
These characteristics are relevant mainly here in Brazil, which has a continental extension and combines tropical climates with more temperate ones. The environment provides specific challenges to agricultural production, as a country can suffer from frost, drought and insects at the same time, in different regions. That is why the knowledge of the agronomist is so important in managing these situations.
How does an agronomist impact agribusiness?
It was thanks to the development and correct management of various agricultural techniques that reached producers that Brazil became able to move from subsistence to business agriculture, characterized by the use of high technology, efficient use of inputs (such as irrigation, fertilizers , pesticides) and high productivity.
This change was important for our country and shows the direct relationship between the agricultural engineer and socioeconomic development.
Today is a day to celebrate the commitment and responsibility of this professional who is part of the development of agribusiness in Brazil and around the world. It is important to recognize how agricultural engineers are part of the growth of Brazilian agriculture, and today, congratulations go to them, who make the sector even stronger.
