Agricultural Engineering: Career, Placements and Education Information

What is Agricultural Engineering?

Agricultural Engineering relates to the science and technology of producing food grains. It applies principles of engineering science and technology to production and processing in the field of agriculture. Here the knowledge of agriculture principles gets combined with the disciplines of animal biology, plant biology and also principles of Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Chemical Engineering. In this programme, the students basically study design of agricultural machinery and equipment; agricultural structures, agricultural resource management, surveying and land profiling. Subjects like climatology and atmospheric science; soil management and conservation including erosion and erosion control, seeding, tillage etc., are part of Agricultural Engineering. Harvesting and processing of crops, livestock production, and waste management are some of the areas of study in this programme.

Scope of Agricultural Engineering?

• Jobs in tractor-manufactures, irrigation companies, fertilizer and seed companies, and dairy firms.
• State agriculture departments recruit Agriculture Engineers at district and sub-district levels for processing, farm mechanization etc.
• Postgraduates can appear for Agricultural Research Service Exam conducted by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board to become scientists.

Placements

• Advanta Limited
• Godrej Agrovet limited
• Lemken India Agro Equipment Pvt. Ltd.
• National Agro Industries
• Nuziveedu Seeds Private Limited
• Poabs Organic Estates
• Rallies India Limited