How can an agriculture degree be helpful?

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Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Dear Manmeet, India being agrarian country, the demand for Agri-professionals is not going down anytime soon. Lots of Government as well as Private job opportunities are present for fresh graduates. Talking about Government jobs, State Agriculture Departments recruit agriculture graduates to fill up Officer level posts. Government Banks also recruit them to fill up Officer level posts (generally dealing with Loans). Some government sector organisations which have job opportunities are: Indian Agricultural Research Institute North Eastern Region Agricultural Marketing Corporation Agricultural finance corporations Indian Council of Agricultural Research Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Seeds Corporation Limited State Farms Corporation of India Food Corporation of India National Dairy Development Board NABARD and other banks Talking about Private Sector jobs which are much more and have more scope due to larger industry, there are jobs like Managers at Plantations Biochemist Environmental Engineer Bioinformatics Scientist Agronomy Sales Manager Agricultural Engineer Food Scientist Animal Geneticist Agricultural Operations Manage Officers at Fertilizer Manufacturing firms Managers at Agriculture Machinery Industries Agricultural Products Marketing firms Food processing units etc. Agro industries Agriculture Marketing Financial sector with focus on agriculture Micro-finance institutions Fertilizer companies Agri-biotech organizations Agricultural business managers Agricultural equipment salespeople Agriculture inspectors Animal control officers Agricultural managers Now that we know there is immense scope in the sector in terms of jobs, it is imperative that the qualification must be done from top institutions which actually have the syllabi and required accreditation from ICAR. Some top colleges offering Agriculture courses are : University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore Lovely Professional University, Punjab GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Punjab Agriculture University Do check the eligibility and selection/admission criteria of all these and pursue as per your best fit. Hope this helps DVD.

Rishvanjas Sharma · Answer

Hi Dear, Bachelor's degree in agriculture is a big demanding degree now a days even in the government sector. I know about one of the premier institution in India which is situated in Jalandhar, Punjab "lovely professional University" this is India's first private University to get the ICAR accreditation. I am a resident of Jalandhar city so I know enough of LPU. It is a lush green campus in more than 600 acres of land. If I am not wrong they have allocated approximately 20 to 30 acres of land to the students of school of agriculture just for the research purpose. This year they have relaxed their eligibility criteria just to facilitate the candidates due to COVID19 pandemic situation across the country. IN FACT THEY HAVE STARTED SCHOLARSHIP FOR THOSE WHO ARE SURVIVING FROM CORONAVIRUS UNDER THE NAME OF "COVID19 FRONTLINE SCHOLARSHIP". Moreover lovely professional University has started providing scholarships on the basis of percentage of the candidate in their previous two qualifications, which may be helpful to many candidates as well as you also. I have heard that online admissions are only started so one can proceed through their website or can call at toll free number of the university. Their Academic Executives will help you more than your imagination.

Priya Mahajan · Answer

Hi As an agriculture graduate, you'll be able to offer employers a strong understanding of the scientific principles of crop and animal production, combined with business management and practical skills. B.Sc. Agriculture is growing in importance and popularity in today's scenario it has growing demand in both professional as well as private organizations. The Agriculture graduate can go for various projects of government, Agricultural departments, extension services, commercial farming and research work where in there is a great demand for this stream. He can particularly become an Agricultural officer, Assistant Plantation Manager, Agricultural Research Scientist, Business Development Executive, Marketing Executive. LPU has external research funding worth 1.8 Million INR of the foreign university. Many students are aspiring higher studies in International Universities such as, Technical University of Munich, Germany, Leibniz Universitat Hannover, WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY Netherland etc. Due to ICAR accreditation of LPU, large number of companies are visiting the campus. More than 44 renowned firms and industries are on board for on campus and off campus drive in 2018-19, around 90% of the students got placed, among the drive conducted the major associates were with Syngenta pvt. Lmt. , Tata Rallis India, Bioseed, Emami, GSR with maximum package offer of 5.68 Lacs. In LPU hands on training, practical crop production, rural and agriculture work experience (RAWE), Nursery raising for horticulture crops, crop and SEED Identification, soil and water sampling and analysis, soil description and Interpretation, organic and chemical fertilizer, manure identification and application etc. Are carried out in the campus. The credit transfer options allow to pursue half degree from a university abroad and get the degree. So if the degree of Agriculture is pursued from a good university it will be very fruitful. Good Luck!

Pragati Verma · Answer

Dear Student, B.Sc. Agriculture is one of the most booming course these days. This programme at LPU equips students with all-round knowledge of sector and normally includes the following: Agronomy: Basics of Agronomy, Kharif and Rabi Crop, Crop Protection, Weed Management, Irrigation Techniques, Water Resource Management, Organic Farming, Sustainable Agriculture. LPU has Hons programme in same as B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, which is a 4 year course in total. Eligibility for the same is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 or Intermediate (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Forestry) or 10+2 or Intermediate (Agriculture) or 2 years Diploma in Agriculture after 10th or equivalent.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi, I want to tell you one fact that None of the recession or economic slowdown affected India badly because our country is producing crops in a large amount and we are consuming it simply. Being an agrarian country in India there is demand of agri professionals at a high level. Bachelor's degree in agriculture is a big demanding degree now a days even in the government sector. I know about one of the premier institution in India which is situated in Jalandhar, Punjab "lovely professional University" this is India's first private University to get the ICAR accreditation. I am a resident of Jalandhar city so I know enough of LPU. It is a lush green campus in more than 600 acres of land. If I am not wrong they have allocated approximately 20 to 30 acres of land to the students of school of agriculture just for the research purpose. This year they have relaxed their eligibility criteria just to facilitate the candidates due to COVID19 pandemic situation across the country. IN FACT THEY HAVE STARTED SCHOLARSHIP FOR THOSE WHO ARE SURVIVING FROM CORONAVIRUS UNDER THE NAME OF "COVID19 FRONTLINE SCHOLARSHIP". Moreover lovely professional University has started providing scholarships on the basis of percentage of the candidate in their previous two qualifications, which may be helpful to many candidates as well as you also. I have heard that online admissions are only started so one can proceed through their website or can call at toll free number of the university. Their Academic Executives will help you more than your imagination.

Sunita Singh · Answer

As an agriculture graduate, you'll be able to offer employers a strong understanding of the scientific principles of crop and animal production, combined with business management and practical skills. LPU is a well renowned university. It is recognised by UGC and also it has got the ICAR accreditation. LPU provides the quality education by the well qualified teachers. LPU has become a brand across the globe. It has various national and international tie-ups. Students here are given the opportunity to work on the live projects. LPU excels in terms of placement as well. Students of agriculture are availing a good amount of packages from the recruiters. LPU provides a proper atmosphere or environment for agriculture students. Hope this information helps.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

Well, this degree is very much in demand and also if this field is of interest to you, you should definitely pursue this programme. I can share a well renowned university which is good in my opinion. LPU is a well renowned university. It is recognised by UGC and also it has got the ICAR accreditation. LPU provides the quality education by the well qualified teachers. LPU has become a brand across the globe. It has various national and international tie-ups. Students here are given the opportunity to work on the live projects. LPU excels in terms of placement as well. Students of agriculture are availing a good amount of packages from the recruiters. LPU provides a proper atmosphere or environment for agriculture students. Hope this information helps.

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