MS Agriculture

Over time, advancements, updated technologies, and improved methods are being followed in the agricultural sector worldwide for enhancing the quality and quantity of the crops. Therefore, there is a dire need for agriculture professionals who can learn and adopt the recent technologies for improved quality and increased quantity of agricultural products. To generate such professionalism, universities in Pakistan are offering a Master of Science in Agriculture. In MS Agriculture, students get in-depth knowledge, hands-on training, and expertise about crops, technologies associated with it, chemicals and fertilizers, pest usage, quality and quantity of crops, etc. One thing to be clear is that agriculture does not only include crops, but it also deals with the production of animals used as food—for instance, cattle farming, broiler and egg production, etc.

Core Courses

  • Traditional agriculture and indigenous knowledge systems
  • Topics in soil ecology and management
  • Ecological basis of weed management
  • Ecological basis of plant disease management
  • Ecologically based insect pest management
  • The role of biodiversity in agroecosystems
  • Ecological processes in agroecosystems
  • Agroecology: origins, concepts, and scope
  • The ecological crisis of modern agriculture

Eligibility Criteria

  • 16 years of education in relevant field.
  • 50% marks in previous degree.
  • Passing marks in Entry test.

Scope

In Pakistan, a master’s degree in agriculture has a bright future. Agriculture employs over half of Pakistan’s workforce, as evidenced by the fact that agriculture employs nearly half of the country’s workforce. Furthermore, agriculture accounts for roughly 18 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). As a result, it’s obvious to see how useful this academic program is. Graduates with advanced knowledge and abilities are in high demand in both the public and private sectors. In comparison to the commercial sector, agriculturists in the public sector have better wages and perks. Agriculturists can also work on their own land after graduation for better quality and quantity harvests. They will not only be able to earn a good living, but they will also be able to contribute to the country’s economic growth. Agriculturalists have a variety of job options, including:

  • Natural Resource Manager
  • Natural Resource Advisor
  • Laboratory Advisor
  • Agriculture Scientist
  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Ecologist
  • Senior Fertilizer Supplier
  • Senior agriculture Scientist

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