-
Plant Pathology (or phytopathology) deals with
the cause and the remedy of plant diseases.
-
Extension - Related to problems of out of school
education for adults and youths.
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Animal Husbandry - Deals with feeding, breeding and management practices
of animals.
Career
opportunities in Agro-industry Sector:
Agro-industry provides jobs to scientists, engineers, technologists, sales
and marketing people, besides the production people.
Agricultural Engineering:
This
branch of engineering provides better job prospectus as compared to other
branches. Their job is related to activities aimed at improving
agriculture, reconstructing rural areas in general and agricultural
machinery, power, farm structures, soil and water conservation, rural
electrification, etc.
Agriculture Management:
Job
opportunities also exist in this relatively new area. Job opportunities
are also available in estates and tea gardens.
First
and foremost requirement for choosing Agriculture as a career is the
interest in this area, knack for agri based industry and field, ability to
withstand the pressure and uncertainties and attitude for helping people
and educating them.
Job
Opportunities:
In the
areas of research one can become an Agricultural Research Scientists (ARS).
The recruitment to these posts is made through combined entrance. ARS NET
is conducted for lectureship and scholarship to candidates who have passed
PhD.
The
second option is to become an Agriculture Development Officers (ADO).
Recruitment to these posts is made on the basis of an entrance test.
Thirdly
you have the option to apply for the post of a Research Scientist to
organisations in the private sector. The desired qualification required
for this purpose is at doctoral level i.e. a Ph.D.
After
doing your B.Sc. you are eligible to apply for jobs offered by banks,
finance and insurance companies. Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of
India and the nationalised banks offer openings for postgraduates in
agriculture and allied areas as Field Officers, Rural Development Officers
and Agricultural and Probationary Officers.
Agriculture Colleges and Universities Index
India
- Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University - Courses in agricultural,
veterinary, fishery and animal husbandry sciences
- Anand Agricutural University - Research and graduate courses in
agriculture
- Punjab Agricultural University - Courses in agricultural engineering
and veterinary sciences, Telephone No. (+91) 161-401794
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University - Courses in agriculture,
horticulture, forestry and home sciences,
Phone
+91 (422) 243 1788
- University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore - Courses in
agriculture and animal sciences, Telephone No. (+91) 80-3332442
- The Kerala Agricultural University - Vellanikkara 680654, Telephone
No.
(+91) 487-370034
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural Colege, Tifton, Georgia
- California State University -- Chico, College of Agriculture
- Guelph, University of - Ontario Agricultural College
Europe
- Agricultural University of Athens
- Swedish University of Agric. Sci.
