WE PROVIDE INTERNSHIPS TO FINAL YEAR STUDENTS BELONGING TO VARIOUS STREAMS IN THE FIELDS OF AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE RESPECTIVELY. WE WILL PROVIDE STATE OF THE ART TRAINING AND GUIDANCE SO OUR INTERNS ARE WELL EQUIPPED FOR A MARVELLOUS CAREER IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY.
There are many fields in which you can work after B.Sc agriculture. B.Sc Agriculture is a 4 years long Undergraduate Bachelor Degree program. B.Sc Agriculture program consists of topics such as- agriculture science, use of modern scientific equipment and techniques in agriculture, land surveying, soil science, water resource management, animal and poultry management, basics of biotechnology etc. The main aim of this program is to use the above mentioned concepts to train students improve agriculture productivity, manage products and pave way for future developments through research activities. Let us take a look at some of the important subjects present in B.Sc Agriculture program to know more about what this program is like-Agronomy: Basics of Agronomy, Field Crops (Kharif), Field Crops (Rabi), Crop Production, Weed Management, Irrigation Techniques, Water resource management, Organic Farming, Sustainable agriculture. Apart from theoretical subjects, practical sessions are also involved, in case of these subjects.Plant Genetics: Botany, Basics of Genetics, Plant Breeding, Seed Technology, Basics of Biotechnology. Apart from the above mentioned theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving these subjects are also present.Soil Science: Introduction to Soil Science, Soil Fertility, Soil Chemistry, Fertilizers, Agricultural Chemistry. Apart from the above mentioned theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving the subjects are also present.Entomology: Pest Management, Beneficial Insects, Grain Storage and Management. Like the above entries, along with theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving them are also present.
Agricultural Economics: Market prices, Trade prices, Marketing, Finance, Agribusiness Management, Farm Management. Along with the theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving them are also present.
Agriculture Engineering: Agriculture Machinery, Power and Tools, Harvest Technology, Environment Science and Engineering, Renewable Energy. Along with the theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving them are also present.
Agricultural Meteorology: Climate patterns, Climatic hazards on Agriculture, Climatic Zones, Weather forecasting. Practical sessions related to the theoretical subjects are also present.
Plant Pathology: Crop Diseases, Nematology. Practical sessions related to the theoretical subjects are also present.
Horticulture: Fruit Crops, Medicinal Plants, Aromatic Plants, Flower Production, Spices, Plantation Crops. Practical sessions related to the theoretical subjects are also present.
Agricultural Extension: Dimensions of Agricultural Extension, Extension Methodologies, Entrepreneurship Development program. Practical sessions related to the theoretical subjects is also present.Biochemistry,Physiology,Microbiology,Computer Education,English,Physical Education,Animal Products.
Those were some very important subjects present in the program. Elective subjects will also be present in case of certain semesters. Study tours, field trips, experience earning courses etc are also present in some semesters (varies from one University to another).Lots of Government as well as Private job opportunities are present in front of Graduates. Talking about Government jobs, State Agriculture Departments recruits Graduates to fill up Officer level posts. Government Banks also recruits Graduates to fill up Officer level posts (generally dealing with Loans).Talking about Private Sector jobs, graduates may find jobs as Managers at Plantations, as Officers at Fertilizer Manufacturing firms, Agriculture Machinery Industries, Agricultural Products Marketing firms, Food processing units etc. Average starting salary is generally between 2-4.5 Lakh Rupees per year.The Research and Development Sector associated with this field is a promising one. After completing relevant Msc and PhD courses, one may build a career in that sector.
Some well known job posts available in front of Graduates are-
Research Officer
Quality Assurance
OfficerAgriculture
Loan Officer (in Banks)
Production Manager
Operations Manager
Farm Manager
One may also work as an independent consultant after gaining work experience in the above mentioned fields. After Bsc. Agriculture, one may also go for Msc Agriculture and take up a teaching job, or even go for PhD and build a career in the Research sector associated with the field of Agriculture.According to one study, it is estimated that the annual requirement for agriculture professionals by 2020 would be around 65,000. Considering the present supply, there would be a shortage of about 30,000 professionals, thus giving a clear indication of a bright future ahead for agriculture professionals. Upon graduation or post-graduation in agriculture, there are ample opportunities in teaching, research and transfer of technology areas in ICAR, State Agricultural Universities, State Departments of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and NGOs. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts an annual competitive examination for recruitment in the Indian Forest Services, for which one of the educational qualifications required is Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. Any government job that specifies graduation as the required qualification like civil services, defence services, banks etc., the Ag BSc graduates can equally apply like any other graduates. Moreover, there are large number of local, national and international private business organisations, manufactures and NGOs where agriculture professionals can find decent employment.
Software companies are also looking for domain experts in agriculture industry to plan, design and implement different software solutions targeting the agriculture sector. Government of India is encouraging to start business ventures in agriculture sector with lot of schemes, subsidies, incentives and financial support. Therefore, BSc Agriculture offers a wide scope particularly in India where half the workforce is living on agriculture.Glimpse of possible Career Options after BSc Agriculture:Master’s in AgricultureAfter completing BSc Agriculture, continuing with higher agricultural education is one of the career options. There are number of reputed agriculture institutions in India to join for MSc specialising in one of the agriculture areas after qualifying with good rank in ICAR conducted JRF exam.
Master’s in Agriculture (Foreign)Study abroad option is also available where lot of foreign universities admit Indian BSc Agriculture graduates with scholarships (Commonwealth Scholarship, Erasmus Mundus etc).Master’s in ScienceAs an Agriculture graduate, one can continue higher education with masters in biotechnology (plant /animal) through IIS, IIT’s, JNU, Bose University and few more, for which appearing in entrance exams conducted by respective institutions is required.Master of Business (Agribusiness /General)There are large number of universities/institutions like IIM-A and IIM-L, where MBA with specialisation in Agri related business is offered.Competitive ExamsGraduate in BSc Agriculture, like any other graduate is eligible to appear job exams in Banking, Defence, UPSC, SSC and many more organisations.
Besides, there are exclusive exams only for agriculture graduates (IBPS AO, FCI, AIC, IIFCO, NSCI etc.)Campus Placements. Many reputed companies visit agriculture colleges or universities for recruiting BSc Agriculture students under campus placement program.State Government JobsJobs like Agriculture Development Officer (ADO), Class-I (Gazetted), Agriculture Extension Officer, Range Forest Officer, District Horticulture Officer (D.H.O. Grade-I), Superintendent-Govt Garden, District Cane Officer, Assistant Conservator regularly recruited by the respective state governments.Central Government JobsAgriculture Graduate Trainee in IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited, A Multi-state Co-operative Society).Jobs in Banks and Insurance sectorField 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. Becoming an Entrepreneur is a dream for many. No industry is best suited for becoming an entrepreneur than the agriculture sector. If your dream is to setup your own business to become an employment giver rather than an employment seeker, there are number of opportunities and promotional schemes from government to establish your own business in the agriculture related industry.Agricultural JournalismWhen your passion is writing and reporting, then Agricultural Journalism is the best choice for you.
Major Recruiting Companies in India:
State Bank of India
Union Bank of India
Oriental Bank of Commerce
Syndicate Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Triveni Engg. & Industries
Crystal Phosphates Ltd.
Mahyco Seeds Ltd.
Bayer Crop Science
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UPDASP
Thomson Reuters Group
ISS Hicare
IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd.
DSCL Sugar Group
Simbhaoli Sugar Ltd.
NDDB Dairy Services
Savannah Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
TECHNICO Agrisciences Ltd.
Dhanuka Agritech Ltd.
Our Internship program will equip students with all the practical skills necessary for a fruitful career in the field of agriculture. We would provide classroom training, field sessions and everything in between so ourr candidates have an immersive, fun and state of the art learning experience.
