42 % of world's manpower is engaged in agriculture and agriculture related activities. This is more than the aggregate for all other occupations combined!
A career in agriculture no longer is synonymous with farming alone. Agriculture is the most diverse and broadest sector in terms of career opportunities. Scientists, engineers, MBA professionals, bankers, manufacturer, trader, entrepreneurs and a great many other portfolios are open for any person who is willing to get in the business of agriculture. Today, agriculture and agribusiness careers are as rewarding as their any other counterparts. Owing to its almost infinite scope and timeless character, this sector would continue to hold the bulk of world's manpower in all the coming days.
Although it is possible to have a career in this sector without any formal training but given the range and scope of career in the agriculture sector it is essential to obtain formal training to become successful particularly in the areas of research and agro-industry. There are a large number of institutes offering (every Country has a number of Agriculture Universities) both graduate and post-graduate courses in agriculture and allied fields with choice of several specializations such as agriculture economics, agriculture chemistry, horticulture, and animal husbandry.
The agricultural education system generally offers degree programs in 11 specific disciplines viz. agriculture, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, forestry, home science, dairy technology, fisheries, sericulture, marketing, banking and co-operation, horticulture and food science.
Agribusiness also offers innumerable number of professional opportunities in production, distribution and management of agricultural products and their processing. Some of the frequently seen job opportunities in agribusiness are: |
