Professionals Speak - Stéphane de Tourdonnet - Teacher-Researcher - Agronomy and Agroecology

Today, explore the world of agronomists, the guardians of the future of agriculture. Faced with challenges in climate, biodiversity, and significant transformations in agricultural systems, their role is vital in shaping the agriculture of tomorrow.
These generations of agronomists must develop several essential skills. Firstly, they must observe, analyze, and understand the issues at hand. In a constantly evolving world, they need to define their values, their ethical, scientific, and personal positioning, which is essential for acting in favor of agricultural transformation.
Another crucial skill is the ability to take action and bring about transformation. Agronomists must continually design, innovate, and imagine the future forms of agriculture. The field trip mentioned in this interview focuses on agroecological design, an emerging approach in many engineering schools. It aims to conceive new methods of production, the organization of crops and production, while maximizing ecological synergies within agroecosystems.
The goal of this field trip is clear: to educate students so they acquire the necessary skills to design and imagine these new agricultural systems, optimizing synergies and meeting the expectations of the actors who will implement them.
Explore the world of agronomists and their crucial role in creating a more sustainable agriculture for our planet.