India is an agriculture-focused nation and even the government is encouraging steps and efforts towards agricultural development by strengthening innovative capabilities through Educational and vocational courses in Agriculture Science. The idea behind Agriculture Education is to empower young minds to think of products and processes that will increase agricultural yield, that will benefit the farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector. Agriculture Education is indeed one part of rural development because it is only through visionary steps in agriculture that any nation can engage the rural/urban youth in jobs in the agricultural value chains. That’s why there is a strong need for both technical knowledge and business skills with respect to Agriculture.
Agriculture Education covers many aspects like how to contribute to agricultural development, agro-infrastructure, how to build capacity within the agriculture sector and also how to create awareness among the farmers about the systems and developments happening on the ground.
Agricultural education in India is presently regulated by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) New Delhi. Many universities and colleges in India offer 4-year degree course as the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture(hons) where students get to study the scientific principles underlying the disciplines practiced in different specializations like etc Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agricultural Economics, Extension education, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Soil Science, Food technology, Animal Husbandry apart from supporting courses in Basic Sciences, Humanities and Agricultural Engineering etc. Those who are keen to work in this sector can also opt to do Master of Science in Agriculture which is the study of the scientific principles underlying the disciplines practiced in Agronomy and Entomology. Most of the courses are infused with practicality with emphasis on ‘hands on’ experience and ‘learning by doing’.
A degree in agriculture provides the students with the knowledge and skills to manage agricultural businesses and enter related jobs in commercial research and advisory work. Students are also able to work in the area of agricultural sales, food production and farming journalism. There is ample scope starting an enterprise in the area of agro-food processing.They can also work as Agricultural consultant like AO/ AAO, Agronomist, Soil scientist, take up prestigious jobs in Indian Forest Service (IFS) or as Plant Protection Officer (PPO), Farm manager, Fish farm manager, Rural practice surveyor or even work in the rural/agro finance section in Banking Sector.
A degree or diploma in Agriculture Science from the leading Agriculture universities of India like MMU, Sadopur adds value to the career pursuits of thousands of youth every year. There is no dearth of work profiles in Agriculture sector. And the young minds can also take up jobs like Animal nutritionist, Field trials officer etc along with work profiles mentioned above. You can CLICK HERE to know more about the B.Sc in Agriculture Science and M.Sc in Agriculture Science course offered by MMU at its Sadopur campus