Agronomists
Job Description
They are concerned with developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems facing the agriculture industry. They do so by researching soil, climatic, and irrigation conditions in an area.
Qualifications
Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Agricultural Sciences or any relevant field.
Exams
ICAR AIEEA, BHU PET, UPCATET, MCAER CET, CG PAT, BCECE, KEAM, OUAT, MP PAT, AP EAMCET, AGRICET, IGAU CET, PAT.
Expected Income
₹2 Lakhs to ₹9 Lakhs per annum.
Farmers
Job Description
They are responsible for planting, irrigating, cultivating and harvesting crops. They also possess livestock and poultry.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Farm Business, Sustainability or Botany or relevant field experience.
Exams
Experience in cultivation.
Expected Income
₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹ 10 Lakhs per annum.
Horticulture Experts
Job Description
They are responsible for growing various types of plants and flowers, identifying and eliminating pests and designing landscapes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or Agricultural Science.
Exams
HORTICET, ICAR AIEEA JRF PG, MCAER PGCET, Vellanikara College of Horticulture Entrance Exam, Calcutta University Entrance Exam.
Expected Income
₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹6 Lakhs per annum.
Food Safety Officers
Job Description
They are in-charge of conducting quality checks on various food samples and reporting in case harmful ingredients or banned substances are found.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agriculture or any related field.
Exams
TN MRB, IIT-JEE, WBJEE, EAMCET, UPESEAT, AMITY JEE, TS-EAMCET, AP-EAMCET.
Expected Income
₹3 Lakhs to ₹7 Lakhs per annum.
Agriculture Scientists
Job Description
They conduct research studies on various farming methods to improve the output of crops and associated safety.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree and PhD in Agricultural Technology, Microbiology or any related field.
Exams
ICAR AIEEA, BHU PET, UPCATET, MCAER CET, CG PAT, BCECE, KEAM, OUAT, MP PAT, AP EAMCET, AGRICET, IGAU CET, PAT.
Expected Income
₹5 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs per annum.
Other career options in Agriculture and Food
They are Agricultural Engineers, Agricultural Economists, Farm Managers, Soil and Plant Scientists, Conservation Planners, Commercial Horticulturalists and Agricultural Salespersons.
Associated skills
Experimentation, risk-taking, handle uncertainty, quick learning, working outdoors, use of appropriate technology, flexible and attention to detail.
