Agricultural Engineer

Applies engineering principles to improve farming equipment and methods.

Degree

Also known as

Farm EngineerAgricultural Machinery EngineerAgronomic EngineerRural Engineer

Essential Skills

Precision farming technologyIrrigation system designAgricultural machinery maintenanceSoil science fundamentalsCrop production systems knowledgeRural land management

Good to Have

GIS and remote sensing for agricultureAgricultural data analytics

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