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agricultural chemicals

knowledge

natural sciences, mathematics and statistics

physical sciences

chemistry

agricultural chemicals

Concept overview

Description

The production and characteristics of agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides or insecticides.

Alternative Labels

agricultural chemical types

fertilizers

herbicides

insecticides

pesticides

types of agricultural chemicals

typology of agricultural chemicals

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)