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What is the scope of agriculturl engineering?


Priti 8th Jul, 2019
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deepanshuj0108 Student Expert 8th Jul, 2019

Hello friend, here is the scope of Agricultural Engineering-

Agriculture Engineering is a technologically sophisticated field that offers bright career prospects and opportunity in any country around the world, and in various sectors. Some of the higher study options for the B.Tech graduates in agriculture are: M.Tech in Agricultural Engg, M.Tech in Farm Machinery and Power Engg, M.Tech in Renewable Energy, M.Tech in Crop Production, M.Sc in Rural Technology, PhD in Agri-Informatics, PhD in Rural Technology Well-paid careers are available for qualified agricultural engineers in government and public sector organizations, agribusiness firms, food processing and retail industry, research organizations and laboratories, banks and financial corporations, central and state government organizations and private firms.

snehasinha1718 Student Expert 8th Jul, 2019

Hey,

India being an agro based economy has great scope for agricultural engineering. Agriculture is the world's largest and most important industry for survival of ever growing population. Growing concerns over environmental quality and need for advancements in biotechnology generated a necessity for agricultural engineering as a career in India .

It is safe to say that number of Government job posts are available for Graduates. B.E./B.Tech. graduates may join Agriculture Departments of different State Governments. They may easily land Officer post in this department. Apart from that, other Government Departments where graduates may find jobs are- Food Department, Research Departments, DairyBoards (State wise), Coir Board etc.
When it comes to Private sector, Fertilizer firms, Research and development firms, Agriculture Machinery manufacturing firms, Food Products Processing and Manufacturing firms etc are the prime recruiters. Average starting salary is between 2.5- 4.5 Lakh Rupees per year.
Some well known job posts available in front of Graduates are-

Agriculture Officer
Quality Assurance Officer
Farm Manager
Research Engineer
Process Manager
Purchase Manager

Hopethis helps. 

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