5 Promising Careers in Agriculture

Agricultural Science mainly focuses on the Agricultural Microbiology, Soil Science, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Food Microbiology, etc.

Careers in this field have advanced in so many ways that numerous opportunities have sprouted over time, giving young people plenty of options to pick from. 

Here are the top 5 most in-demand and highest-paying agriculture careers:

1. Agricultural Engineer:

Agricultural engineers design and test, agricultural equipment, machinery, and plants. It designs and builds agricultural infrastructure such as water reservoirs, warehouses, dams, and other structures. There are two courses in agriculture engineering i.e. at the graduate level B. Tech in Agriculture Engineering and at Master level M. Tech in Agriculture Engineering. Agriculture engineering is a better career option after completing a b.tech in agriculture courses.

2. Nursery/Florist:

Nursery or florist includes farming of flowering and ornamental plants that can be used as raw materials in the perfume industry and pharmaceutical sector. Nursery designers work for florists, garden centers and nurseries in the design, production, and sales of flowers. Those having much interest in plant cutting and breeding can find the number of jobs in private as well as government sectors.

If you want to explore your skills in this field, then you can start your career as floriculturists after the completion of the higher secondary examination. Some colleges offer certificate programs in floriculture including vocational school.

3. Horticulturist:

Horticulture may be defined as the study of plants, food materials, comfort and beauty for decoration. A horticulturist will conduct pest and disease investigations and experiment with improved varieties of plants with greater resistance to disease. The main aim of a horticulturist holds improvement of plant growth, yields, quality, nutritional value, and resistance to insects, diseases, and environmental stresses. They can work as gardeners, growers, therapists, designers, and technical advisors in the food and non-food sectors of horticulture.

4. Food Scientist:

Food Scientist or a food technologist is specialized in studying the basic elements of food. The eligibility for a food scientist a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as they include chemistry, microbiology, and engineering to analyze the principles of food deterioration and processing of the food’s vitamin, protein, sugar, and fat content. Food scientists research new ways to ensure food safety as well as improve the taste and nutrition of the food.

5. Animal Geneticist:

Animal Geneticist involves the study of genes and animals. To pursue a career in animal Geneticist, high school education is required with a course of agricultural education, writing, English, computer courses, public speaking. The future scope in animal geneticists will be good over the next five years.

These are the 5 Promising Careers in Agriculture science that will help you in choosing the best career choice. Dolphin(PG) college offers you the best quality of education in agricultural science with 100% placement in career-making.