BS Agriculture Career

Agriculture plays an essential role in the economy of Pakistan. With the rapid developments in the country, there is an urge for skilled professionals to deliver in various roles in the field. The degree of BS agriculture acquires students to gain knowledge of agriculture and its advances. The framework of a bachelor’s degree will enable students to learn the recent improvements and the use of modern techniques for the progression of Agriculture as a field. There is a wide range of opportunities for the graduates of agriculture, but due to a lack of awareness, most of the students are unable to find an opportunity. Below we will discuss a few career options after pursuing a BS degree in Agriculture and numerous organizations at both government and private levels.

Career Options:

The graduates of agriculture can pursue various career opportunities within the country and at different international companies. Few career opportunities are enlist below:

Agriculture Scientists
Agricultural Researcher
Agricultural Advisor
Natural Resource Manager
Fertilizers Supplier
Senior agriculture scientist
Agronomist Project Director
Agronomist
Agricultural Economist
Farm Manager
Commercial Horticulturist
Academia

Agricultural Researcher:

The graduates of BS Agriculture can look forward to the research opportunities in the field. Students can gain research knowledge through further studies from national or international universities. It helps them excel in the knowledge of research methodology and how various factors impact the ongoing growth of agriculture.

Agricultural Economist:

As an Agricultural Economist, the candidate has to perform their duties in the economy of an organization. They will have to assess economic data to identify and estimate economic trends. Some agricultural economists work in an office, calculating and performing data analysis on a variety of data configurations. Others work in the fields, interviewing farmers, doing land surveys, and conducting research.

Commercial Horticulturist

Commercial horticulturalists will be responsible for supervising the entire production process, including the growing, harvesting, packaging, distribution, and handling of food, crops, and plants. Commercial horticulturists should have strong management and communication skills, they should be detail-oriented, and have increased knowledge of commercial awareness.

Farm Manager:

The farm manager plays an essential role in management. They oversee the decisions of the farm and its management. As the farm manager, one has to ensure the rules and regulations. These rules should be implemented according to the regulations of agriculture verified by the Government of Pakistan.

Organizations:

Government Level:

Pakistan Agricultural Research Council
Barani Agriculture Research Institute Chakwal
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited
Engro Fertilizers
Agri Tech Fertilizers:
The Fertilizer Institute

Suraj Shree Chemical Limited
Farm Dynamic Pakistan
Hanif Farm Industries

Salary Range:

The approximate expected salary of a graduate of BS in Agriculture is 30k to 35k. Although, the range may vary depending upon the experience of an individual, which can be even more than one lakh. The salary range may vary in private and government organizations.