Zamorano’s agronomic engineers have a solid scientific formation and practical orientation, which are the result of the Learning by Doing methodology and the constant search for excellence. They are diligent professionals capable of resolving problems and making decisions. They are respectful of others and of their environment and committed to society. In addition, they are competitive and conscious of their strengths and weaknesses in their constant search for professional and personal excellence.
Graduates in Agronomy are effective agents of change and progress in society. They are capable of managing productive processes and improving the biological and economic efficiency of production in a variety of environmental and ecological conditions, through the generation and adaptation of scientific and technological knowledge.
The Zamorano agronomic engineer has the following knowledge and skills:
A specialist in efficient productive practices
- Manages the different production systems that exist in Latin America.
- Has a specialized focus on both phytotechniques and animal science.
- Understands and respects the environment in which agricultural activity takes place.
Produces based on the needs of a globalized market
- Knows the importance of safe food production for the benefit of humanity.
- Recognizes consumer preferences in local and international markets. Is a guide in determining what must be produced, instead of what it is possible to produce.
- Detects business opportunities based on the application of science to the production conditions for agriculture and livestock farming.
- Makes decisions using commercial and professional concepts related with biological and economic benefits.
- Understands and applies the concept of the food value chain.
- Understands and applies the concepts and fundamentals of biological and productive interactions.
Carries out production applying adequate natural resource and environmental management
10. Knows and manages eco-efficiency techniques.
11. Knows and applies the philosophy of integrated pest management with minimal use of agrochemicals
12. Knows and applies the philosophy of organic production of agricultural products
13. Makes use of biotechnology to optimize the efficiency of vegetable and animal production
