A Career in Agriculture and Horticulture

Important Aspects of life – Agriculture and Horticulture

Agriculture is the main occupation of our country as it plays very important role in our economy and it is associated with the production of essential products, the cultivation of crops, breeding of plants and animals and other farming related products to sustain and enhance human life.

Horticulture is a type of agricultural activity comprises the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, ornamental flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants and their post-harvest management. Currently, India is contributing about 10% of fruits and vegetable crops of the total world population.

Eligibility Criteria 

To build a career in Agriculture or Horticulture, you have to pursue relevant courses from agricultural science colleges and top horticulture universities in India. There are many bsc agricultural colleges in India offering B. Sc. Agriculture and B.Sc. Horticulture to develop experts in the agriculture sector. Among numerous bsc agree colleges, Dolphin College is one of the best Agriculture Colleges in the entire North India.

• To take admission in Agriculture College, you must pass 10+2 with science or agriculture-related subjects.
• Admission in bsc agriculture is based on the aggregate marks secured in 10+2 examination; a candidate with 50% marks (45% in case of candidate belonging to   SC/STs) can pursue this valuable course.
• To pursue B.Sc. Agriculture(Horticulture) from a bsc agriculture college, a candidate should secure 50% aggregate marks(45%  in case of candidate belonging to SC/STs) in 10+2 in 4 compulsory subjects- Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Math, English taken together.

Career Prospects  

You can get the most lucrative jobs in both of these sectors as they provide a vast range of career choices to the graduates in one of the largest industry in the world employing millions of the graduates for the long term.

Career in Agriculture

After pursuing B.Sc. in this sector, One can work as a:

• Agricultural Engineer, Specialist, Manager or Inspector
• Botanist
• Biologist
• Conservationist
• Food Scientist
• Soil Engineer and Wildlife Manager
• Nutrient Management Specialist
• Research Scientist

There are many other suitable and best job posts for the graduates in the field of farming.

Career in Horticulture

Horticulture also opens a wide range of choice for the students to pursue their career. The graduate in this field can work as a:

• Horticulturist
• Assistant Horticulture Inspector(appointed by State/Central Government)
• Plant Ecologist
• Forester and Forest Health Specialist
• Wildlife Administrator
• Horticultural Scientist

This sector provides millions of opportunities to the students willing to start their career in Horticulture.