🌾 AGRONOMY – Full Detailed Notes By: Muhammad Tayyab Siddique Degree: BS (Hons) Agriculture Contact: 03260188566 🌱 1. INTRODUCTION TO AGRONOMY Definition: Agronomy is a branch of agricultural science that deals with principles and practices of crop production and soil management . It integrates knowledge from botany , soil science , climatology , and economics to enhance productivity sustainably. Objectives: 1. To increase crop yield through modern techniques 2. To conserve natural resources (soil, water) 3. To ensure food security 4. To make agriculture climate-resilient Interdisciplinary Nature: Agronomy links with: 1. Soil Science:  Fertility, pH , structure 2. Meteorology:  Climate and weather impacts 3. Economics:  Cost-benefit analysis of inputs 4. Plant Physiology:  Growth and development stages Example: In wheat production , agronomy determines ideal sowing time, seed rate, irrigation stages, and fertilizer doses to get maximum yield. 📌 Important Quest...