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Vertical Farm Agronomist
Optimises crop science for indoor, soil-free growing environments
£35k–£70k Climate-driven
What it involves
Develops nutrient recipes, lighting spectra and growing protocols specifically for controlled-environment agriculture, where every variable can be precisely tuned.
Skills & knowledge needed
Plant scienceHydroponics/aeroponicsNutrient managementData analysisControlled environment agriculture
Why it's emerging now
Vertical farming needs agronomists who understand growing without soil or natural light constraints.
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