crop specialist
[krɑp ˈspɛʃəlɪst]
nounpl: crop specialists
especialista em culturas / especialista em lavouras
1. A professional who has expertise in the cultivation, management, and improvement of specific crops or agricultural plants
The crop specialist recommended planting soybeans in this field due to the soil composition.
O especialista em lavouras recomendou plantar soja neste campo devido à composição do solo.
2. An agronomist or agricultural expert who provides advice on crop disease, pest management, fertilization, and yield optimization
We consulted a crop specialist to address the fungal infection affecting our corn harvest.
Consultamos um especialista em culturas para resolver a infecção fúngica que afetava nossa colheita de milho.
In Brazil, crop specialists are highly valued in agricultural regions like Mato Grosso, São Paulo, and Rio Grande do Sul, where large-scale farming of soybeans, corn, and coffee is prevalent. They often work for cooperatives, agribusiness companies, or as independent consultants. In the USA, crop specialists are employed by universities, the USDA, and private agricultural companies to help farmers maximize yields and sustainability.
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