Agriculture Job Descriptions

Agriculture forms the prime occupation of the majority of people in many

countries. It is a method of producing goods and food with the aid of
farming. It has brought civilization along with it. It includes various
techniques and spheres, which consist of expansion of land for raising plants
and various forms of irrigation.

There are various degree colleges, post graduate colleges and universities
which are undertaking the research and education for its knowledge and
veterinary science. One can become an Agriculture Research Scientist (ARS)
or an Agriculture Development Officer (ADO). You can also opt for Research
Scientist in private sector organizations.

There are many other options like posts of Scientists with grades III, II and
I, lab technicians and farm technicians. Other job opportunities are in land
appraisal, labeling, packaging, farm management and transportation. If you
have Bachelors degree in agricultural Science then you can also apply in
banks, insurance companies, colleges and various other related areas.

Agriculturists are also appointed in service sectors for inspection. Also

different government agencies appoint agricultural employees at the district,
state and central level. Going for B Tech in agriculture can give you better
job opportunities.

The jobs are related to rural reconstruction, agriculture development,

machinery, water conservation, electricity, etc. The site will help you to get
detailed knowledge regarding the job descriptions in the field of agriculture.

Agriculture engineer Job Profile and Description

An agriculture engineer uses his knowledge of biological sciences as well as

engineering technology and implements them to various problems in the field
of agriculture related to machines, irrigation, power, electrification, soil and
water conservation, and processing of agricultural products. Through the
application of the engineering principles, he visualises, designs and
constructs equipment, structures, and facilities which will aid farmers and
improve the quality of agricultural produce.

Duties and Responsibilities

 An agricultural engineer deals with problems faced by farmers related
to effects of weather conditions like temperature, humidity, and light, and
the procedure or effectiveness of using insecticides
 He designs and uses various testing equipment for sensing,
measuring, and recording different challenges faced by farmers
 He also needs to make and direct the construction of machinery for
land tillage, irrigation, fertilization, harvesting, and tackles plant and
animal disease, insect control etc
 He prepares and looks for the construction of structures for storage of
crops, animal shelter, water supply, and waste disposal
 He has to plan and supervise the construction of power distribution
systems, drainage, flood-control measure for soil and water conservation
 Some also conduct radio and television educational programmes for
farmers, local groups, farm cooperatives and give advice on better
farming practices
Skills and Specifications
 Candidates should be willing to work hard as this kind of jobs may
take one to the interiors or countryside too
 They need to be observant and have good research skills
 They need to be experimental and be innovative
Education and Qualifications
People interested in this field require at least a bachelor’s degree in
agricultural engineering, where universities or colleges offer four- and five-
year courses. For research or teaching positions one needs to have a
master’s or doctoral degree. In some countries, one also needs a state
license to work.

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