agronomy
nounfemininetécnico/ɐɡɾunuˈmiɐ/técnico
a·gro·no·mi·a
Definition
The science of soil management and crop production; the theory and practice of farming.
He graduated in Agronomy from the University of Évora.
Advances in agronomy have allowed for increased productivity.
Common collocations
science of agronomydegree in agronomy
Etymology
Do grego *agronomía*, de *agrós* (campo) + *nómos* (lei, administração).