agronomic, a.
(ægrəʊˈnɒmɪk)
[f. Gr. ἀγρονόµος: see agronome + -ic. Cf. economic and mod.Fr. agronomique.]
Of or pertaining to agronomy or the management of land.
| 1817 Southey Life & Corr. IV. 274 The agronomic part [of the institution] afforded funds, from the farm and the manufacture of agricultural implements. Mod. Agronomic science. 1891 Times 28 Sept. 13/5 Agronomic stations have been created for the purpose of enlightening agriculturalists. 1957 Times 2 July Agric. Suppl. i/2 The improved agronomic techniques..have..been taken up and tested by Norfolk farmers. |