Agronomist jobs in Finland
Agronomists provide consulting services to companies, agricultural cooperatives, agronomical crop growers and horticultural crop growers on the cultivation of food crops. They study the science, technology and business related to growing plants. They examine crops and perform experiments in order to improve crop yields and farms' production. Agronomists also examine the most effective ways to harvest and cultivate plants.
Agronomist - Which skills are essential?
Types of chemical characteristics of pesticides and their adverse human and environmental effects.
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
Collect and process samples of soil and plant tissue. Supervise application of lime and fertilisers.
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
Awareness on enviromental legislation, policies, principles relevant for agriculture and forestry. Awareness of the impact on the enviroment of local agricultural precedures and practices. Means to adjust the production to new enviromental regulations and policies.
Clean laboratory glassware and other equipment after use and inspect it for damage or corrosion in order to ensure its proper functioning.
Techniques used to facilitate clear and open communication and the provision of advice between individuals, communities or the government, such as discussion groups or one-on-one interviews.
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.
Principles in growing crops, the natural cycle, nursing of nature, growth conditions and principles of organic and sustainable production. Quality criterias and requirements of seeds, plants and crop.
Ensure that hygiene procedures in agricultural settings are followed, taking into account the regulations of specific areas of action e.q. livestock, plants, local farm products, etc.
The EU framework for community action which promotes the sustainable use of pesticides.
Establishes and maintains high horticultural standards and practices; providing direction, training and motivation for the horticultural staff, interns and volunteers.
Make sure that laboratory equipment is used in a safe manner and the handling of samples and specimens is correct. Work to ensure the validity of results obtained in research.
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
The methods and systems management in irrigation.
Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.
Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.
Collect data resulting from the application of scientific methods such as test methods, experimental design or measurements.
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
Communicate with clients of a business or business project in order to introduce new ideas, obtain feedback, and find solutions to problems.
Types and features of pests in plants and crops. Different kinds of pest control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and climate conditions and health and safety regulations. Storage and handling of products.
The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. Includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.
Study crop production in order to discover the best way to plant, gather, and cultivate crops to increase productivity.
The various methods, timing and equipment involved in harvesting different crops and plants.
Livestock species and relevant genetics.
Manage production programmes, birth plans, sales, feed purchase orders, materials, equipment, housing, location and stock management. Manage the destruction of relevant animals in humane manner and in accordance with national legislation. Follow businesses requirements and integration into qualitative research and knowledge transfer.
The standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.
Types of different propagation methods, materials and seeds and their criteria for health and quality.
Types and features of diseases in plants and crops. Different kinds control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and climate conditions and health and safety regulations. Storage and handling of products.
Use relevant information systems and databases to plan, manage and operate agricultural enterprise and production.
Agronomist - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
Monitor the growth of the crops to ensure the crops are free from diseases, harmful chemicals and organisms.
Support growth, appearance and intended purpose of the plants.
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
Synthetise and write proposals aiming to solve research problems. Draft the proposal baseline and objectives, the estimated budget, risks and impact. Document the advances and new developments on the relevant subject and field of study.
Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.
Quality criteria for storage facilities such as safe locking systems, ventilation, regularly inspected fireproofing systems, etc.
Set goals for personal development and act accordingly. Plan personal development by analysing work experience and establishing areas that need development. Takes part in training sessions considering his/her abilities, possibilities and feedback.
Principles, techniques and regulations of organic farming. Organic farming or ecological agriculture is an agricultural production method, which places a strong emphasis on environmental protection and ecological balance.
Plan the deployment of methods and procedures for watering the land by artificial means, taking into account strategies for water use sustainability.
Biological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Recruit and manage staff. This includes defining the job needs of the organisation, defining the criteria and process for recruitment. Develop the competences of the staff according current and future needs of the company and individuals. Ensure health and safety of the staff, including the implementation of all relevant health and safety procedures and relatations with regular follow-up procedures.
Advise on the effects of soil and water management practices in controlling pollutant loss, nitrate leaching and reduce soil erosion.
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
Supervise and analyse overall crop production in order to ensure effective production process, taking into account the environmental regulations.
Give advice to agronomical and horticultural crop growers regarding aspects such as the maintenance of crops and more technical information concerning business and product development issues.
Decide on issues regarding business management and further advice for the cultivation of crops and plants.
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
Advise on how to prevent and limit particular crop disorders with the appropriate methods. Select corrective treatments.
The offered agricultural machinery and equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Diversity of soil elements and types of soil in relation to plant growth.
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.
Formulate scientific theories based on empirical observations, gathered data and theories of other scientists.
Different types of devices and facilities used to hold information and their quality criterias.
The interactions between the various systems of a cell, the interactions between the different types of genetic material and how these interactions are regulated.
Identify and evaluate damage to crops due to disorders, adverse physical soil conditions, unsuitable pH, nutrient imbalances and deficiencies, the misuse of crop protection materials, or extreme weather factors.
Supervise the staff working in a laboratory, as well as oversee that equipment is functional and maintained, and procedures occur in compliance with regulations and legislation.
Compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.
Develop and record the procedural method used for a specific scientific experiment in order to enable its replication.
Adhere to a decree which talks about a series of rules and practices in business transactions between horticultural growers and sellers.
Food given to domestic animals in the course of animal husbandry.
Monitor crops for issues with crop protection. Design integrated control strategies. Assess the consequences of pesticide application. Keep up with developments in biotechnology to help reduce usage of chemicals. Manage pesticide resistance.
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
Store documents such as protocols, analysis results and scientific data using archiving systems to enable scientists and engineers to take methods and results from previous studies into account for their research.
The study of plant, soil structure, climatic and environmental issues in agronomical production.
Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.
Manage farm supplies by taking care of the purchase and storing procedures. Select and purchase supplies and equipment such as seeds, livestock feed, fertilisers and farm machinery.
Manipulation of the genetic material of an organism using methods that insert new DNA into or remove heritable material from the genome.
Identify crops which have a specific susceptibility to particular disorders and advise on the procedures that are suitable for their treatment.
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.