What is the scope for B.Sc in agriculture?

B.Sc Agriculture Hons Degree opens up numerous vistas of opportunities for agriculture graduates. They can seek career positions in government and private companies. Some key positions that B.Sc Agriculture professionals can seek are: Agriculture Research Scientist Extension Officer Agriculture Officer Plantation Manager Quality Assurance Production Manager Business Development Manager Agri-preneurship Subject Matter Specialist Field Officer Farm Manager Agriculture Loan Officer Operation Manager (Fertilizer Plants) Food Processing Manager Seed technologists B.Sc agriculture students can also opt for self-employment after completing this degree. They can consider operating consultancies where innovations in farming are discussed and implemented in the field. My cousin brother has taken admission in B.Sc (Hons. ) Agriculture programme this year. When we have visited University for counselling session, we came to know about few things:- Students are exposed to Commercial farms to get know-how that create an opportunity for students to engage and tone up their endurance, confidence and management skills. The University aims to equip students with the knowledge, technology, and awareness of Agricultural Science, Plant Science, and Animal Production by combining a variety of wildlife trips, low-level training activities, and industry exposure. The combination of an effective curriculum and modern agricultural practices makes our teaching more effective and participatory, thus opening up different career opportunities for students. The university has well-equipped laboratories, library, lecture rooms and excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural experiments. Students learn about the latest advancements in the field of agriculture, disease resistance, fertilizers and, insecticides with extensive fieldwork and field trips preparing them for the evergreen field of agriculture.

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Yes, a wide scope for the discipline in the current world. This degree opens up opportunities in Government and Private Sector for the students. NABARD IFFCO, Central Warehouse Corporation and FCI are some government institutions that offer promising career choices to students from B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture B.Sc in Agriculture is a broad-based course with great potential. It deals with things like food production, horticulture, animal rearing, rural economy and rural development, environmental health, etc. Many Government colleges/universities offer B.Sc. Agruculture programme. LPU is the first private university to get ICAR approval for its B.Sc. And M.Sc. Agriculture programmes. B.Sc. Agriculture: LPU provides B.Sc. Hons Degree in Agricuture programme. A four year Agriculture degree programme which produces graduates with broad understating of Agriculture and allied Science with broad understanding of agriculture related problems and got expertise through well planned on-field implementation, basic concepts in disease, insect pest, weeds and nutrient disorders to enhance the production. LPU is build up in 600 acres of land, out of which LPU has allocated specific area for Agriculture students, for their practical learning and growth. It lays thrust on carrying out research in agricultural and allied fields. The university has well-equipped Laboratories, Library, lecture rooms, and excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural experiments Students learn about the latest advancements in the field of agriculture, disease resistance, fertilizers and, insecticides with extensive fieldwork and field trips preparing them for the evergreen field of agriculture. LPU lays thrust on carrying out research in agricultural and allied fields LPU has preeminent placements with companies like DECATHLON SPORTS INDIA PRIVATE. LIMITED. PERSONA CONSULTANTS, PANICLE WORLDWIDE PVT. LTD. etc. Visit the campus for placements. Wish you all the best.

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A four-year full-time B.Sc. The agriculture programme is available at LPU. Agronomy, Horticulture Genetics and Plant Breeding, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Economics, Extension, and other fields are included. LPU is accredited by ICAR. It is the 1st private university to get accredited by ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research). It is one of the first private universities to do so. According to input from final year students in the School of Agriculture, the university has significant infrastructural support for agricultural studies as well as a disciplined environment. B.Sc. Agriculture is a broad-based program with great possibilities for achievement. It manages things like horticulture, food production, rural economy, animal rearing, environmental health, rural development, etc. Other industries may face recession and downsizing but the agriculture industry can never fall prey because the major reason for this is food is the basic necessity for life. Feeding the world will never face a recession or a slowdown. In fact, the growth and advancement in technology, research, and innovation have to manifold the scope of B.Sc. Agriculture in a big way. LPU gives the best placement opportunity with a higher salary package. Worlds the largest Cooperative IFFCO LPU hosted 1500 Farmers Meet. CGM National Fertilizers NFL inspired LPU Bio-Sciences and Agriculture Students. Hope this information is helpful!

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The scope for B.Sc in agriculture are- Central Government Jobs Agriculture Graduate Trainee in IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited, A Multistate Co-operative Society). Jobs in Banks and Insurance sector Field Officers, Rural Development Officers, Junior Associates and Junior Agricultural Associates, Agricultural and Probationary Officers are recruited by different public sector and private banks of India. Jobs in Research and Development (R & D) Agricultural Research Scientist (ARS) and Research Fellow posts are available with many government and private organisations. Jobs in Private Sector There are number of private organisations that recruit Agriculture graduates on regular basis. Click here and here to have an idea of existing job openings in agriculture industry.

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Graduates after B.Sc. Agriculture can find jobs in a number of government, private and public sector since they provide lots of opportunities to learn and grow along with a good salary. They can always opt for career options of :_ Agriculture Junior Engineer. Agriculture Forest Officer. Agricultural Field Officer. Agriculture Development Officer. Researchers. Technologist. Lab Assistance. Assistant Professor Forest Officer Agriculture Graduate Trainee However we must learn one thing that a B.Sc. Degree is just an elementary degree. In order to determine to which tangent of career we would like to pursue we need to first find the minimum qualification pre requisite. Post your graduation you can always sit for the following few government exams:- UPSC - Indian Forest Services (IFS) Staff Selection Commission (SSC) IBPS Specialist Officer (AO) Food Corporation of India (FCI) NABAARD.

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Some of the popular Job roles in this domain: Plantation Manager Officer in Quality Assurance in Related Fields, Subject Matter Specialist in different Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)Farm Manager Research Officer, Agriculture Loan Officer in Banks, Biochemist, Food Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Agricultural Lawyer, Agricultural Operations Manager, Animal Geneticist, Agronomy Sales Manager. The highest package offered was 19.25 LPA. LPU holds a stellar record in placements as big brands like VLCC Healthcare Ltd. , Ankur Seeds, HDFC, Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. , Ebro India Pvt. Ltd. The fact that vouches for LPUs credibility in agriculture is that Lovely Professional University is the first private university to be accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. As far as LPUs agriculture programme is designed with a target of the holistic development of students. LPUs School of Agriculture offers an up-to-date curriculum designed to suit the aspirations of agricultural industries as well as major research and development sectors. The laboratories of the School are world-class. The dedicated faculty gives the students hands-on training experience by assigning live projects (Agricultural work) in university agricultural research farms and experiential learning on different agricultural units. It includes disciplines like Agronomy, Horticulture Genetics and Plant Breeding, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Economics, Extension, etc. The major emphasis of this is to get the students acquainted with knowledge and hands-on experiences in the above-mentioned discipline and apply that knowledge to high-value agricultural production in a sustainable manner. Students are engaged towards evergreen agriculture, keeping in view the RAWE to build interpersonal skills. The students are exposed to Commercial farms to get know-how that creates an opportunity for students to engage and tone up their endurance, confidence and management skills. Emphasis on case studies and interpersonal-based teaching to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgement by reading and discussing complex, real-life scenarios are given.

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B.Sc. In Agriculture is a broad-based course with great potential. It deals with things like food production, horticulture, animal rearing, rural economy and rural development, environmental health, etc. Other industries may face downsizing but agriculture can never fall prey because food is the basic necessity for life. Feeding the world will never face a recession or a slowdown. In fact, the development in technology, research, and innovation has multiplied the scope of agriculture in a big way. I would say Lovely professional University School of Agriculture is among Punjab and India's Best Agriculture colleges. It lays thrust on carrying out research in agricultural and allied fields. The university has well-equipped Laboratories, Library, lecture rooms, and excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural experiments. I did MBA from LPU, during my post-graduation years I had few friends from agriculture department, Sometimes I used to visit fields, Labs with them they also discussed about placements, academic, placements etc. Therefore, I have Idea about this course. Few Points I am sharing which will help you to know more about B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture course:- Students learn about the latest advancements in the field of agriculture, disease resistance, fertilizers and, insecticides with extensive fieldwork and field trips preparing them for the evergreen field of agriculture. LPU lays thrust on carrying out research in agricultural and allied fields. The university has well-equipped laboratories, library, lecture rooms, and excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural experiments. Emphasis on case studies and inter-personal based teaching to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgment by reading and discussing complex, real-life scenarios. B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture students done research on Project On Floating Island-The project involves the introduction of floating islands for water management and improving sanitation and regulation of water quality & restoration of the water table with the help of biological agents. LPU students have got top packages from leading Agriculture companies. Students of School of Agriculture are placed in Dhanuka, HDFC Bank, Reliance retail, Syngenta, Bio SEED Nestle, Smur Agro, VLCC, Virbac, Amazon, Sanra organics and many more. Student of Lovely Professional University, Kavita Faman, a final year student of M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy), has bagged a package of Rs 1 crore.

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B.Sc. Agriculture is a 4-year undergraduate professional course offered by various government and private universities in India. The demand for graduates with a degree in agriculture is increasing every day in India and abroad. Pursuing this programme form the institution which is ICAR accredited is the need of the hour. I know one university which is renowned and doing good in academics is ICAR accredited offers B.Sc. (H) Agriculture. It's None other than Lovely Professional University. The salient features are: #Knowledge Enhancement: imparts fundamental knowledge about cultivation practices in agriculture, horticulture crops and sustainable and precision farming. #Experiential Learning: Through Rural Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE) programme the students develop real time understanding on conventional agriculture methods and effective dissemination of knowledge to the farmers. #Field Visits: In order to provide basic understanding on emerging problems and technologies involved in agriculture field visits are conducted to neighbouring farms. #Professional Enhancement: In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. Career Prospects of this course are: #Primary Prospects: Agriculture Inspectors, Agriculture Officers, POs, Food Quality Inspectors, Agriculture Development Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, Technical Assistants and administrative posts in government and non-government organizations. #Secondary Prospects: Sales Officer in private companies and Technical Representatives in pesticide, fertilizer, SEED and irrigation companiesOpportunities include pursuing higher studies in reputed universities in India and abroad #Tertiary Prospects: Entrepreneurship ventures such as poly house, green house, mixed farming and agriculture-based small industries can be opened. LPU holds stellar record in placements as big brands like VLCC Healthcare Ltd. , Ankur Seeds, HDFC, Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. , Ebro India Pvt. Ltd. , etc. Have visited for campus recruitment at packages upto 4.5 LPA. Over and above, I also came to know that recently, LPU has been ranked in top 80 amongst all private and government institutes by NIRF, MHRD, GOI which shows the quality being delivered at the institute. Yes, one thing more LPU floats scholarship on the basis of caliber of the student and for that admission within stipulated date is mandatory. Book the seat at the earliest.

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Hi, Students can attain positions as Agriculture Inspectors, Agriculture Officers, POs, Food Quality Inspectors, Agriculture Development Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, Technical Assistants, and administrative posts in government and non-government organizations. LPU is the best option for Agriculture. LPU becomes India's first Private University to get ICAR Accreditation. ICAR co-ordinates agricultural education and research in the country under the aegis of the Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (Government of India), where Union Minister of Agriculture is its President. LPU provides special inputs to the students in the form of placement classes to hone their skills and prepare them for placements. Students also go for on-job training (OJT) where they are paid stipend too. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every eligible student to secure good placement with the help of a dedicated Division of Career Services. Students have got top packages from leading Agriculture companies. Students of Agriculture branch are placed in Dhanuka, Reliance retail, Syngenta, Bio SEED Nestle, Smur Agro, Virbac, Amazon, Sanra organics, VLCC Health care, and many more. Thanks.

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Hi, Lovely Professional University is the first private University that has got and accreditation from ICAR. The curriculum here is as per the guidelines of ICAR (Indian Council of Agriculture Research) and is designed to train students to understand ways of improving the crop production in a sustainable manner and to provide overall knowledge related to agriculture. The demand for graduates with a degree in agriculture is increasing every day in India and abroad. B.Sc. Agriculture is a 4 year undergraduate professional course offered by Lovely Professional University. Course fees are also considerably lower in comparison to other professional degrees, while rewarding with good jobs and a better packages. Infact one of LPU student has got the package of Rs 1 Crore per Annum. # It has various and variety of career options: Agriculture Officer, Farm Manager, Plantation manager, Research Officer, Quality assurance Officer in related fields, Agriculture Loan Officer in Banks, Production Manager, Operations Manager in Fertilizer Units, Food Development Manager, Self-owned Food Processing Units, SEED Quality Manager and Government jobs are also there. I hope this will be helpful to you.

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