Job opportunities for students of BSc Agriculture in India

When it comes to Agriculture India is known to be an agrarian society. Agriculture has always been the backbone of our country's economy and highlights the importance of contributing to the overall growth of the entire nation. Over 70% of the Indian population still relies on agriculture for not livelihood but also employment. To let us learn about the career opportunities in agriculture after completing the B Sc Agriculture program.

B.Sc. (Agriculture) program lead to several entry-level career opportunities in the fields of scientific research and agribusiness. Some common examples of positions in the field include:

Farm or Ranch Manager: Farm or Ranch Manager are those who supervise the overall governance and operation of farms, greenhouses, nurseries, ranches, or other agricultural establishments. Though the rolls are still traditional even today, the present-day scenario can also open a farm or ranch manager to engage in marketing activities to promote and supervise financial and brand promotion by evaluating the marketing or sales alternatives to the products.

Agricultural Analyst: Agricultural Analyst looks after the agricultural production, agricultural policy/economics, agricultural trade/marketing, agribusiness etc. in ensuring to develop and providing technical support. Anyone wanting to have a career as an agricultural analyst needs to have a piece of specialized knowledge about the practising principles needed in the field as an expert. The role also requires one to involve one in a decision-making capacity to develop the scopes of the work.

Food Scientist: A food scientist's job comes with a lot of technical knowledge about various aspects of science such as chemistry and biology. The role is to analyze nutritional content in any food product to be consumed and research newer sustainable methods to introduce processed food into the market keeping all the health parameters in mind. It is immensely a great duty to take and only those determined to serve society for its greater benefits should become a food scientists.

Agriculture Journalist: Agricultural Journalism is a job for those who wish to deal with the techniques of reporting, writing, receiving, and editing all the agricultural information through various forms of media such as newspapers, advertising, periodicals, etc. Here a person should be highly skilled in writing and communication skills. The biggest attributes of an agricultural journalist would be adaptability to the growing change and curiosity to be the best agricultural communicator.

Agriculture Science is inherently about comprehending, implementing and building upon the body of knowledge that regards scientific theories, arts, practices, management, and technology towards farmer's growth, food security, livelihood, and the economy as essential. The coursework at Arunachal University of Studies is one of the best in the country, making it teach on the top Agriculture college in Arunachal Pradesh and Agriculture College in Assam. The Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) programme is duly approved by u/s 8(C) of Arunachal University of Studies Act 2012 (No. 9 of 2012).