Careers in farming: Agronomy is not what you think - 'we wanted to give students a taste of what the job entails'

Agriculture students from leading universities and colleges have taken part in a competition designed to provide a unique insight into the role of the modern agronomist.

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Careers in farming: Agronomy is not what you think - 'we wanted to give students a taste of what the job entails'

Agriculture students from leading universities and colleges have taken part in a competition designed to provide a unique insight into the role of the modern agronomist. Farmers Guardian finds out more....

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