The science of cultivating plants and crops as well as raising animals for food and other valuable resources in order to meet human requirements and secure financial gains is known as Agriculture. It is an interdisciplinary academic field that includes business, technical, and scientific topics and it is typically given as a science degree as it draws from biology, environmental science, chemistry, and economics as well as other natural and social sciences.

Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Science are the two options available to students pursuing a degree in agriculture. While Agricultural Science, approaches agriculture from a scientific perspective, focusing primarily on topics like agronomy, plant pathology, plant breeding, soil science, and waste management, among others. Agricultural Economics, on the other hand, deals with the production, consumption, and distribution of agricultural goods by fusing agricultural practises with theories of marketing and business.

In addition, students who study agriculture will have the ability to plan, design, and carry out projects and productive agrarian processes, as well as projects in agronomic engineering related to the production of animals and vegetation. They will also learn how to create contemporary plant breeding and seed production techniques while utilising necessary specific technologies.

Study levels:

Courses in Agriculture are offered at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels by different colleges and universities around the world, via degrees, diplomas and certificates. These include:

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
• Bachelor of Natural Resources in Smart Organic Farming
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and Agri-Food Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Resource Management
• Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Economics and Management
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Food
• Master of Science in Agriculture
• Master of Science International Agribusiness
• Master in Agricultural Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Crop Sciences
• Master of Science in European Agrarian Diplomacy
• Doctorate of Philosophy in Agriculture

Specialisations:

The majority of agriculture courses give students the option to specialise as they go along, while some courses are already rather specialised. Many students who study agriculture go on to pursue master's and doctoral degrees, possibly in one of the following areas:

• Animal Science
• Horticulture
• Agronomy
• Soil Science
• Rural Development
• Agricultural Engineering
• Agricultural Economics
• Land management
• Dairy technology
• Poultry Farming
• Crop Production
• Extension Education
• Plant Physiology
• Plant Breeding and Genetics
• Nematology
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Seed Technology
• Food and Beverage Service

Employability:

Graduates in agriculture will be able to offer employers a strong understanding of the scientific principles of crop and animal production, combined with business management and practical skills and a career in agriculture means involvement in the agricultural market. From developing forecasts of examining data to determining trends in the economic activity. Graduates could consider roles within farm management, research and development, sales and marketing, sourcing and purchasing, quality control and agency and surveying amongst many other options.

Popular jobs that agricultural graduates might be interested in include:

• Crop Specialist
• Food Microbiologist
• Plant Geneticist
• Soil Surveyor
• Farm Manager
• Crop Consultant
• Science Teacher
• Dairy Farm Manager
• Greenhouse Manager
• Agricultural Economist
• Agricultural Engineer
• Soil and Plant Scientist
• Conservation Planner
• Commercial Horticulturist
• Agricultural Salesperson
• Rural Practice Surveyor
• Agricultural Consultant