Agriculture Science

B.Sc. In Agriculture: Career Prospects
B.Sc in Agriculture is considered a professional degree. The graduates from this degree can find jobs in both public and private sectors. The importance of agriculture is growing rapidly and thereby is increasing the job prospects in the field of agriculture. Today Graduates with B.Sc. In Agriculture are readily accepted in the government projects. Agricultural departments, Extension services, Research organizations, Commercial farming etc. Are some of sectors where graduates of this field can find job opportunities in.
Following are some government sectors which have job opportunities for B.Sc. Agriculture graduates:
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
National Seeds Corporation Limited
State Farms Corporation of India
Food Corporation of India
National Dairy Development Board
NABARD and other banks
Agricultural finance corporations
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
North Eastern Region Agricultural Marketing Corporation
Following are the private sectors which offer jobs to agriculture graduates:
Agro industries
Agriculture Marketing
Financial sector with focus on agriculture
Micro-finance institutions
Fertilizer companies
Agri-biotech organizations
Following are some job profiles that are offered to B.Sc. Agriculture graduates:
Agriculture officer
Assistant Plantation Manager
Agricultural Research Scientist
Agriculture Development Officers
Agriculture Technician
Agriculturists
Business Development Executive
Marketing Executive
Rice Breeder
Seed Technologist
Junior Agriculture Specialist
Junior Associate Research.