Agronomy is the application of science and technology to agriculture to improve crop quality and yields and address problems with pests, weeds, waste and resource management. Candidates with a 10+2 in science or a bachelor's degree in agriculture are eligible to study agronomy. Agronomists work to increase food production and may pursue careers in farm management, their own farms, or supply and service industries in the agriculture sector. Starting salaries for agronomists range from Rs. 84,000 to Rs. 120,000, increasing up to Rs. 240,000 with more experience. Several universities in India offer programs in agronomy.
2. Introduction
Agronomy, a branch of agricultural science is a practice
that looks at agriculture from an integrated, holistic
perspective. It is the application of science and
technology to agriculture to boost the quality and yield
of crops, and to solve problems with pests, weeds,
waste and resource management.
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3. Eligibility
Candidates who passed 10+2 in science discipline are
eligible for this course. Candidates with the bachelors
degree in Agriculture can pursue master level in
Agronomy in India.
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4. Job Prospects
As plant scientists, agronomists can have many career
paths, but their careers are generally focused on
increasing the quality and amount of food produced for
the nation's food supply. Many graduates are employed
in farm management or go on to manage their own
farms, others use the breadth of skills and experience
that they develop during their degree to follow a range
of opportunities in the service and supply industries.
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5. Pay scale in this field various with the employer,
qualification and the position of the agronomists. A
beginner in the field can expect salary range between Rs.
84,000 to Rs. 120,000. Those with 2 to 3 years of
experience can get Rs. 120,000- Rs. 240,000 based on
experience.
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6. Institutes
AKS University Agricultural College and Research Institute,
Tamil Nadu
Agricultural College, Andhra Pradesh
College of Agriculture, Rajasthan
Doon PG College of Agriculture Science and Technology,
Uttarakhand
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