Agriculture, Food and Forestry

Description

Agriculture as a field studies crop cultivation, soil, terrain and climatic conditions along with livestock management for food production and distribution. This also includes the area of forestry that studies various approaches to protect, conserve and ensure sustainable use of forest land and natural resources. The field of Agriculture works to enhance national food security, healthy nutrition and promote food trade.

Courses

Certificate-

Farming
Agriculture and land management
Agribusiness management
Algae biotechnology Agriculture,
Animal husbandry Horticulture

Diploma-

Agriculture
Food Processing
Seed Technology
Horticulture
Organic Farming
Animal Husbandry.
Agro Products Processing
Post Harvest Technology

Degree-

Agriculture
Animal Husbandry
Agriculture Economics and Farm Management
Genetic Plant Breeding
Fisheries
Forestry
Soil and water management
Horticulure
Agriculture and Food Business
Crop Physiology

Masters-

Agricultural Botany
Agricultural Microbiology
Agricultural Chemistry
AgriEconomics
Entomology
Natural Resources
Plant Breeding & Genetics
Food Innovation
Soil Science Forestry
Food Science & Technology
Farming System Management
Horticulture Mycology
Tea Husbandry
Ecological Economics
Poultry Science
Wildlife Forensics
Global Food Security and Nutrition
Animal Welfare and Conservation
Organic Agriculture
Agriculture and Development
Rural Development
Forestry
Dairy Science
Fisheries Science

PhD-

Agriculture
Agronomy
Genetics and plant breeding
Horticulture
Plant Pathology
Agriculture economics

Eligibility

Certificate:

12th passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematic with 50% marks from a recognized board.

Diploma:

10, 40%

Degree:

10+2 with PCB or PCMB ((P- Physics, C- Chemistry, M- Mathematics, B- Biology)

Masters:

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related fields like Horticulture or Forestry from a recognized institution

PhD:

Post Graduation

Entrance Exam

ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Exam for Admission)
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE)
Kerala Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Exam (KEAM)
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) Entrance Test.

College/Institute

ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar
G.B.Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar
Chaudhary Charan Singh, Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly
Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad
Dr. Yaswant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni-Solan
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur
Ch. Sarwan Kumar Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangaluru
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
Orissa University of Agricultural and Technology, Bhubaneswar

Job Roles

Agricultural Equipment Operators
Agricultural Inspectors
Agricultural Workers
Animal Breeders
Fallers
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
First-Line Supervisors of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Aquacultural Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Logging Workers
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Hunters and Trappers
Log Graders and Scalers
Logging Equipment Operators
Logging Workers, All Other
Nursery Workers
Food scientist
Agricultural operation manager
Agronomy sales manager
Environmental engineer
Biochemist
Agricultural inspector
Agricultural manager
Crop specialist
Soil surveyor
Production manager
Farm manager
Fertilizer sale representative
Food researcher