Aerospace Engineers: Career, Placements and Education Information

What is Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering?

When the principles of engineering and biological science are applied to agriculture, it is called agricultural engineering. It can also be defined as a field of agricultural science where engineering principles are applied for the improvement and advancement of agriculture industry. Modern agriculture is highly competitive and technology-driven with a wide variety of specialties and techniques. Hi-tech agricultural graduates are in great demand due to the global trend toward standardization of all agricultural products and equipment. Today, agriculture and irrigation engineering has come to acquire importance owing to the changes that are taking place due to global warming. The program offers an opportunity to students to learn how to design and supervise the construction of agricultural buildings and storage facilities.

Scope of Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering?

• Agricultural engineers can play a pivotal role in developing and designing equipment that is not only at par with international standards but also meets domestic requirements. 
• In agricultural engineering, the knowledge of agricultural principles are combined with the principles of animal biology, plant biology, mechanical engineering, civil engineering and chemical engineering. At the same time, it also utilizes mathematics and science principles for the practical solutions to agricultural issues. Compared with the other engineering disciplines, agricultural engineering has an extensive scope.
• With their engineering skills and knowledge, agricultural engineers solve problems related to agricultural equipment, water quality and water management, biological products, livestock facilities, food processing, and many other agricultural areas.

Placements

• Deere & Company
• Kubota Corporation
• Masssey Fergussion
• Netafim Irrigation India Pvt. Ltd.
• Plastro Irrigation Systems Ltd.