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Making a difference!
With its very low productivity levels, the sector offers tremendous potential fo
r trained professionals. Besides picking up a gamut of information, you also get
to practically apply it in the real world. You make a difference to the economic
s of your country.
What are some of the qualities and skills needed for a career in agriculture?
You need a good, solid background in science education, especially subjects like
Mathematics, Biology and Physics. Good English language and communication skill
s are crucial. Students from a rural background have an edge as their exposure t
o farming useful.
Ph.D. (Mariculture)
Ph.D. (Plant Biotechnology)
Ph.D. (Veterinary Science)
Ph.D. (Vety. Science & A.H.)
Job opportunities?
They are immense and the most opportunities at the moment are in banks and finan
cial institutions. Centrally-funded projects, is another. Retail marketing, stat
e governments and seed/fertiliser companies, also offer jobs. You can immediatel
y get a job after a BSc or pursue higher studies. There s a dearth of assistant pr
ofessors, and education and research is a decent area to opt for as well.