Introduction
Career in Agriculture
Agriculture is concerned with cultivation, processing and marketing of crops. It also deals with agro-industry, food industry, horticulture industry, biotechnology, animal husbandry, etc. Most of the specialisations in agriculture have a strong focus on the innovative use of technologies for higher productivity and optimal use of natural resources. India is one of the leading agricultural countries in the world; agricultural sector contributes 29.4% of GDP and employs about 64% of the work force.
Agriculture has always been the back bone of our economy as it contributed nearly 29.4% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). More than 64% population works in the agriculture and allied sector and provides food to over hundred million Indian and raw materials for our industries. India also has enormous potential as an exporter of agricultural commodities that makes it one of the leading agricultural countries in the world.
Scope
Agriculture sector provides numerous career opportunities in the field of agricultural finance, insurance, transportation, storage, grading and marketing. Many business firms’ viz. insurance companies, banks, public utilities and food chains employ the persons who have specialized knowledge of the agriculture. The career aspirants who have good knowledge of agricultural science, economics and business administration get lucrative jobs. There are growing opportunities in agriculture sector especially natural resource management, food and wine, aquaculture, biotechnology, pest management, forestry, etc. Recent surveys have revealed that Agrobase industries and Agro-biotechnology would provide enormous job opportunities in near future
