It is a well-known fact that the Indian economy depends very much on the agricultural sector. There is an immense area under cultivation in this country and therefore there are also many employment opportunities arising from it. As a matter of fact, more than half of the workforce of this country is involved in the field of agriculture. A BSc Agriculture degree is indeed a very good investment if you have a great deal of interest in this field. There is immense demand for highly educated and qualified people to add value to this industry which unfortunately is not efficiently run as of now.

A degree in agricultural sciences can give rise to job opportunities in both the public and private sector since there is immense demand for trained professionals these days. While there are many corporate farming companies that can offer you jobs, you could also consider working for fertilizer corporations or agri-biotech companies. A BSc Agriculture degree can also qualify you for a job in a micro-finance institution. Government agricultural departments and educational institutions are also a good source of employment. If you choose to work for the government then you could get a job as an agriculture officer or agricultural research scientist. Finally, you could even use your degree to manage a farming operation owned by your family.

Most BSc Agriculture courses last for 4 years although some institutes also offer 5 year courses. The curriculum varies according to the course but it generally includes topics such as irrigation, drainage, farm machinery maintenance, crop science, soil science, farming system management, soil conservation, plant pathology and mycology. It is best to choose a course that offers you the combination of subjects that interest you and will be useful to you.

The interesting thing about a BSc Agriculture degree is that you can get a job as soon as you graduate. Make sure that you select a college that offers the right balance between practicals and theory so that you get the best possible education. The course generally includes training in the field in order to ensure that you gain comprehensive skills in this field. Dehradun has many institutes that offer this course. Some of the best ones include:

* Gobind Ballabh B Pantnagar University, Uttarakhand

* Shri Guru Ram Rai Post Graduate College,

* Allahabad Agriculture University