Is it worth doing a course in Agriculture after Class 12?
Author: Sheo Shankar Jha Post Date: 05 Jun 2024
Agriculture Science plays an important role in boosting the economy of any country since it imparts us knowledge on how best the productivity of the crop can be maximised with the applications of different techniques such as the utilization of seeds developed by agricultural scientists choosing the fertilizers according to the characteristics of the soil and other parameters already tested by the Agricultural Research Institutes.
If the course is pursued at a reputed institution/ university, the aspirants can have specialised knowledge in the field of agriculture containing both, theory & practical. The entire curriculum revolves around many vital aspects such as Nursery Raising for crops, Soil Testing for maximization of different crops, Soil Description, Seed Identification, detailed Knowledge of organic and chemical fertilizers, identification of soil for different crops, etc. There are good career prospects in this field, as indicated below.
Those acquiring a degree in Agriculture can be well placed in the different organisations such as -
1) Tata Rallis India.
2) Reliance Agr Retail.
3) HDFC Bank
4) Wipro
5) Indian Tobacco Company and many more agricultural farms.
Other opportunities-
A degree in Agriculture from a renowned university allow you to go on a student exchange program in a foreign university.
State-level examins provide agricultural graduates the chance for absorption into jobs, such as the posts of Assistant Agricultural Officer, Agricultural Officer, Seed Officer etc.
Banks are displaying advertisements for the recruitment of Agricultural Field Officers or Junior Agricultural Associates.
They can write different competitive exams such as Bank PO, State Level Civil Services, UPSC etc if they have a passion for the same.
Here is a list of the best universities for pursuing agricultural courses indicated below -
1) Banaras Hindu University ( BHU) - Varanasi
2) Tamilnadu University, Coimbatore.
3) Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiyana.
4) Anand Agricultural University, Anand,
5) Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
Agriculture Science plays an important role in boosting the economy of any country since it imparts us knowledge on how best the productivity of the crop can be maximised with the applications of different techniques such as the utilization of seeds developed by agricultural scientists choosing the fertilizers according to the characteristics of the soil and other parameters already tested by the Agricultural Research Institutes.
If the course is pursued at a reputed institution/ university, the aspirants can have specialised knowledge in the field of agriculture containing both, theory & practical. The entire curriculum revolves around many vital aspects such as Nursery Raising for crops, Soil Testing for maximization of different crops, Soil Description, Seed Identification, detailed Knowledge of organic and chemical fertilizers, identification of soil for different crops, etc. There are good career prospects in this field, as indicated below.
Those acquiring a degree in Agriculture can be well placed in the different organisations such as -
1) Tata Rallis India.
2) Reliance Agr Retail.
3) HDFC Bank
4) Wipro
5) Indian Tobacco Company and many more agricultural farms.
Other opportunities-
A degree in Agriculture from a renowned university allow you to go on a student exchange program in a foreign university.
State-level examins provide agricultural graduates the chance for absorption into jobs, such as the posts of Assistant Agricultural Officer, Agricultural Officer, Seed Officer etc.
Banks are displaying advertisements for the recruitment of Agricultural Field Officers or Junior Agricultural Associates.
They can write different competitive exams such as Bank PO, State Level Civil Services, UPSC etc if they have a passion for the same.
Here is a list of the best universities for pursuing agricultural courses indicated below -
1) Banaras Hindu University ( BHU) - Varanasi
2) Tamilnadu University, Coimbatore.
3) Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiyana.
4) Anand Agricultural University, Anand,
5) Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
Author: DR.N.V. Srinivasa Rao Post Date: 15 Jun 2024
When I was in high school, a young man from our village completed a B.Sc. in Agriculture and returned to our village. His family had agricultural land and he started implementing the modern methods of farming which he studied in his course. Soon he became very famous in that Taluk and received many best farmer awards. He used to be called by others for suggestions for the problems they were facing in their farming profession. He used to say that a course in agriculture is very important for a country like India where agriculture is the profession for many people of the country. I feel that his observation is correct.
Like in any other subject, in Agricultire also there are different courses. There is a UG course, a PG course and a PhD course in this subject. In addition to that, there are certificate, diploma and PG diploma courses in the related subjects. A student who has an interest in this subject can go for these courses after completing the 12th class.
The scope for agriculture students in our country is high as we have vast agricultural land in the country. This will give way for a variety of jobs to these students. The chances will be there in agricultural research, agribusiness management, agricultural education, and farm management. There will be scope in other sectors like horticulture, poultry farming, dairy farming, and agro-based industries. The chances for a better career depend more on the qualifications the individual has and also on the grasp of the subject.
The following are the areas where one can find opportunities-
1. Teaching: Candidates who have master's degrees in agriculture or related subjects can go for teaching jobs in various institutes where this subject is taught. There will be subjects like Soil science. agronomy. crop science etc., in these institutes. There are government as well as private colleges in the country.
2. Research: Indian Agriculture Research Institutes are there in many places in India and a lot of research work will be going on in these institutes. They appoint graduates, PGs and PhDs in different roles in these laboratories. Similarly, there are some other laboratories in both government as well as private sector where the requirement of qualified people in this subject are required.
3. Manufacturing: There are many establishments manufacturing insecticides, pesticides and fertilisers. These organisations will also have agriculture students in their sales, marketing and other departments.
4. Advisors: Many farmers in India seek technical advice from people with expertise in this line. They may be expecting advice in areas like crop management, modern methods of organic farming etc. So one can be a freelance consultant and earn by giving the relevant technical suggestions.
5. Bank and insurance jobs: Banks and insurance companies require qualified people to manage their activities. At the same time, these graduates can compete for posts like clerk, officer etc in these organisations.
6. Government Jobs: There are jobs in the Agricultural department like agriculture officers. UPSC and State public service commissions may be advertising these posts. After completing graduation in this course these candidates can think of civil services and other government jobs.
So after completing the 12th class one can think of doing a course in agriculture and its related subjects and chances are high for a good career for such candidates.
When I was in high school, a young man from our village completed a B.Sc. in Agriculture and returned to our village. His family had agricultural land and he started implementing the modern methods of farming which he studied in his course. Soon he became very famous in that Taluk and received many best farmer awards. He used to be called by others for suggestions for the problems they were facing in their farming profession. He used to say that a course in agriculture is very important for a country like India where agriculture is the profession for many people of the country. I feel that his observation is correct.
Like in any other subject, in Agricultire also there are different courses. There is a UG course, a PG course and a PhD course in this subject. In addition to that, there are certificate, diploma and PG diploma courses in the related subjects. A student who has an interest in this subject can go for these courses after completing the 12th class.
The scope for agriculture students in our country is high as we have vast agricultural land in the country. This will give way for a variety of jobs to these students. The chances will be there in agricultural research, agribusiness management, agricultural education, and farm management. There will be scope in other sectors like horticulture, poultry farming, dairy farming, and agro-based industries. The chances for a better career depend more on the qualifications the individual has and also on the grasp of the subject.
The following are the areas where one can find opportunities-
1. Teaching: Candidates who have master's degrees in agriculture or related subjects can go for teaching jobs in various institutes where this subject is taught. There will be subjects like Soil science. agronomy. crop science etc., in these institutes. There are government as well as private colleges in the country.
2. Research: Indian Agriculture Research Institutes are there in many places in India and a lot of research work will be going on in these institutes. They appoint graduates, PGs and PhDs in different roles in these laboratories. Similarly, there are some other laboratories in both government as well as private sector where the requirement of qualified people in this subject are required.
3. Manufacturing: There are many establishments manufacturing insecticides, pesticides and fertilisers. These organisations will also have agriculture students in their sales, marketing and other departments.
4. Advisors: Many farmers in India seek technical advice from people with expertise in this line. They may be expecting advice in areas like crop management, modern methods of organic farming etc. So one can be a freelance consultant and earn by giving the relevant technical suggestions.
5. Bank and insurance jobs: Banks and insurance companies require qualified people to manage their activities. At the same time, these graduates can compete for posts like clerk, officer etc in these organisations.
6. Government Jobs: There are jobs in the Agricultural department like agriculture officers. UPSC and State public service commissions may be advertising these posts. After completing graduation in this course these candidates can think of civil services and other government jobs.
So after completing the 12th class one can think of doing a course in agriculture and its related subjects and chances are high for a good career for such candidates.
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