Agronomy

The science of agronomy describes the input-output relationships that pertain to crop management. Agronomy examines how to use natural resources efficiently, sustainably and profitably to produce food, feed, fibre and fuel. Agronomy has a focus on crops such as grains, forages and energy crops and environmental stewardship. A highly integrative discipline, agronomy encompasses genetics (classical and engineered), plant and crop physiology, crop ecology, aspects of soil productivity, crop pathology, entomology, soil fertility, plant nutrition and weed science, amongst others.

Agronomists provide much of the intellectual capital so critical to the sustainable and profitable use of the agri-resource base. By applying their knowledge of the science, technology and art of the production of crop plants, especially the the interaction of plants with their physical and biological environement, agronomists make possible the production of food, bio-fuels and other bio-products as well as the delivery of environmental goods and services. They may work as field agents, farm advisors, government specialists, and researchers.

Resource Links
Canadian Society of Agronomy
Plant Canada
Canadian Journal of Plant Science
The Biology of Canadian Weeds