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agronomics

[ əˈɡrɒnəmɪks ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

study of agricultural land management

Agronomics is the science and practice of crop production and soil management, with a focus on sustainable agriculture and maximizing yields.

Synonyms

agricultural science, crop management.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
agronomics	Use this term when discussing the economic aspects of farming and agriculture, such as cost-efficiency, productivity, and market trends. She studied agronomics to understand how to maximize profits while maintaining sustainable farming practices
agricultural science	This term is suitable for general discussions about the science and technology applied to farming, including plant and animal biology, soil science, and agricultural engineering. His degree in agricultural science allowed him to contribute to innovations in sustainable farming techniques
crop management	Appropriate when talking about the practical aspects of planning, growing, and harvesting crops. It encompasses methods for improving crop production and dealing with pests and diseases. Effective crop management can significantly increase a farm's productivity and reduce losses due to pests

Word

Description / Examples

agronomics

Use this term when discussing the economic aspects of farming and agriculture, such as cost-efficiency, productivity, and market trends.

She studied agronomics to understand how to maximize profits while maintaining sustainable farming practices

agricultural science

This term is suitable for general discussions about the science and technology applied to farming, including plant and animal biology, soil science, and agricultural engineering.

His degree in agricultural science allowed him to contribute to innovations in sustainable farming techniques

crop management

Appropriate when talking about the practical aspects of planning, growing, and harvesting crops. It encompasses methods for improving crop production and dealing with pests and diseases.

Effective crop management can significantly increase a farm's productivity and reduce losses due to pests

Examples of usage

Agronomics plays a crucial role in determining the best practices for crop rotation.
Farmers rely on agronomics to make informed decisions about fertilization and irrigation.
The field of agronomics is constantly evolving with new technologies and research.

Translations

Translations of the word "agronomics" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agronomia

🇮🇳 कृषि विज्ञान

🇩🇪 Agrarwissenschaft

🇮🇩 agronomi

🇺🇦 агрономія

🇵🇱 agronomia

🇯🇵 農学

🇫🇷 agronomie

🇪🇸 agronomía

🇹🇷 tarım bilimi

🇰🇷 농학

🇸🇦 علم الزراعة

🇨🇿 agronomie

🇸🇰 agronómia

🇨🇳 农学

🇸🇮 agronomija

🇮🇸 landbúnaðarfræði

🇰🇿 агрономия

🇬🇪 აგრონომია

🇦🇿 aqronomiya

🇲🇽 agronomía

Etymology

The term 'agronomics' originated from the Greek words 'agros' (field) and 'nomos' (law), meaning the laws or principles of field management. It has been used since the 19th century to describe the scientific study of soil management, crop production, and land use in agriculture.