Did you know that the Agricultural Engineer is Multi and Interdisciplinary in the Agri-Food Production chain?

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Do you know what the Agronomist Engineer does? what? and how does it give back to society? Here we present some of the multidisciplines and interdisciplines in which professionals in agricultural sciences interact. The purpose of this chronicle is to disseminate, inform and raise awareness of the activity and commitment of the Multi and Interdisciplinary Agricultural Engineer in the Agri-Food Production chain. Let's start by defining that the agronomist is a professional who applies knowledge based on science, innovative technology and economics, to improve agricultural, livestock and forestry production. This leads to improving the health and quality of crops. Manage natural resources in a sustainable manner, with a sustainable approach. He has the professional ability to harmonize agriculture with engineering, to increase productivity, protect the environment and manage the commercialization of healthy, safe foods that meet quality parameters for fresh or processed consumption. The daily work of the Agricultural Engineer provides professional support and assistance to producers during agricultural workdays, for the production and supply of plant foods, under the framework of Food Sovereignty. Based on a traceability and traceability system, it trains agricultural users, prevents and attends to the safety and hygiene of participants in the daily activity of agricultural, livestock and forestry sciences. It is aware of the health of the soil destined for agriculture, agroforestry and livestock production; water for irrigation; flora; domestic and wild fauna, supported by Plant Health, Quality and Agri-Food Safety strategies, which guarantee the national and international mobilization of agricultural products.