New & Innovative Agriculture Careers For New-Gen OutliersWe think farming is a profession for the poor and the uneducated. Stories of farmer's conditions and suicides reinforce this myth. But people are now realizing that agriculture can be much more in the hands of those who are well-educated, well-trained and have their hearts in the right place.Here are Some Glorious Examples:-
Different Facets of Agriculture you can Work for Production Agriculture As the name suggests, this field involves producing crops, fruits & vegetables as well as raising poultry & livestock. Opening up a dairy, raising goats, sheep, pigs and even horses - all fall under the scope of production agriculture. Agricultural Sales & Service - Selling fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural equipment and crops fall under the 'sales' category. Agriculture-related services include a wide range of jobs such as dusting crops, shearing sheep, trimming hoofs (of the livestock), farriers (smiths who fit horseshoes) and even veterinarians. Agricultural Marketing & Business Management - Study of Business Economics, successful marketing tactics and a good understanding of developing markets can help anyone set up different types of businesses related to agriculture and agricultural products. Agricultural Mechanics - This one includes agriculture engineering, maintenance of machinery, welding work, electrical work & plumbing, as well as planning and constructing buildings to produce and store agricultural products. Agricultural Processing - Food Science is closely related to agricultural science. It means that agriculture graduates can work in any kind of food industry. At lower levels, the food industry requires plant workers, butchers, egg processors and many other skilled and unskilled kind of labour. Forestry - Producing and harvesting timber, forest management and re-forestation are some of the career options you will love if you dream of living in green surroundings - away from the usual crowds. Horticulture - Jobs related to cultivating and managing gardens fall under the aegis of horticulture careers. It includes greenhouse and nursery management, turf management, floriculture and landscaping (of gardens and expansive green spaces). Rural Recreation & Natural Resources - This field mostly involves working with sustainable and renewable resources. Careers related to wildlife, water and soil can all fall under this category. Agriculture Careers for those Who Want to do 'Something Different' Agri-tech Entrepreneur: Nowadays, a number of agritech startups are coming up with innovative, creative and environment-friendly solutions to produce a healthy and sustainable food supply and reverse some of the environmental damage has already been done. For example:
Agricultural Journalist: As a journalist, you can write about government schemes, industry regulations, food production options, new agricultural technologies and equipment and anything related to the latest happenings in the industry. Some of the best-known agricultural journalists in India covered the stories on the impact of the Forests Rights Act on the tribal people and worked on the impact of the rural health schemes on the BPL families of the Mewat region of Haryana. Print and Packaging Designer: Print and packaging designers are in high demand with grocery stores and retailers. So, if you are creative, you can design the packaging for the agricultural producers and food industrialists. Agriculture Courses in India you can do after Class 12 Certificate Programs The shortest agricultural courses that one can opt for after Class 10 or Class 12 are the Certificate programs that usually have a duration of one to two years. Most popular certificate programs are offered in Horticulture, Floriculture, Aquaculture, Fish Farming, Bee Keeping and Fruit Production. Diploma Courses Most diploma courses are three-years long but some of them may have a duration ranging from one to three years. One can do these courses after Class 10 or Class 12 (depending on the eligibility criteria defined by the institute offering the course). Most popular Diploma courses that people opt for are offered in the fields of Agriculture, Dairy Technology, Floriculture, Food Processing, and Horticulture. Bachelor Programs Students from any stream who have completed their Class 12 with the minimum specified criteria can opt for the BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) in Agricultural Management. The duration of the course is three years. Students who have cleared their Class 12 with Science stream (especially Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) stream or PCB with Math (PCMB) stream)) can opt for B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) in Agriculture, Dairy Science, Plant Science, Agricultural Biotechnology, Agriculture and Food Science, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Fisheries Science or Forestry. B.Sc programs are again 3 years long. Students who have cleared their Class 12 with Science stream (especially Physics, Chemistry, Math (PCM) stream) can opt for B.E. or B.Tech courses in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Information Technology, Dairy Technology, Agriculture and Dairy Technology or Agriculture and Food Processing. Occasionally, students having PCMB or PCB stream may also be granted admission to these programs based on their academic records and performance in entrance exams. B.E. and B.Tech programs are typically 4 years long. Where to study Agriculture? About 400 educational institutions in India offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Agriculture (and related fields). Some of the best institutes to study Agriculture in India are:
Is Agriculture The Right Career Choice For Me? That's the hardest question to answer for somebody else. You need to make your own choices. Still, we will discuss some of the skills and characteristics that an agriculturalist must have to be able to succeed in the field: Love for Science and Math If you love to study Science and do Math and interested in learning more about plants, animals and soil, Agriculture is the right degree for you. Along with farming, ranching and other agricultural practices, you will also be studying the latest technologies that will need a touch of a myriad of disciplines. Today, the field of agriculture is developing to become a high-tech and fast-paced industry. So, along with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, having a knack to crunch numbers and some training in finance or management can set you on the path to success. Adaptability When you study agriculture, you need to be adaptable. Learning about soil testing in the classroom can be quite different from going to the fields and testing the soil samples for farmers who depend on your assessment to have a successful cropping season. Moreover, you need to be able to think quickly and come up with solutions in the industry where consumer demands are constantly changing, new methods and technological innovations are getting introduced every day, and new obstacles and challenges keep cropping up. Communication & Interpersonal Skills Whether you set up your own agri-business or work for an employer, you will need good communication skills to deal directly with farmers, vendors and suppliers, and consumers. The ability to negotiate well as well as handling formal and informal dialogues skillfully is a must in the industry where you have to deal with the government and regulatory bodies on a regular basis. Whether it is sales, brand building and advertising, public relations or management, each aspect of running a successful agricultural business relies on effective and strategic communication. In the end, you must be ready to understand and fulfill your responsibility towards the society and environment in general. - Rruchi Shrimalli Employment News |
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