United States
Sector
Keyword
Horticulturist, Floriculturist, Fruit Technologist, Vegetable Technologist
Minimum ? Preferably Bachelor?s degree in Agriculture
Minimum 1 ? 5 years of work experience in related field
The tasks a Horticulturist is expected to perform include:Conducting experiments to develop methods of breeding improved varieties of fruits, flowers, vegetables, ornamental bushes, trees, etc.Preventing damage of fruits and vegetables during storage, transportation, processing and marketing
Studying soil composition in relation to plant requirements
Conducting experiments under controlled conditions to determine factors beneficial to plant growth
Selecting best varieties of seeds for cross-breeding, to develop resistance and improved varieties
Developing methods of propagation of plants and maintenance of nurseries
Conducting experiments to develop better methods of sowing, applying manure, processing, irrigation and spraying
Conducting experiments for mechanical, biological and chemical pest control
Appling findings from the research, to save crop from pests or fungus in field and stores
Suggesting methods for improving quality and increasing quantity of production
Skilled in agriculture research and development
Proficient in handling large amount of data
Knowledge of computer programmes and data analysis techniques
Aware of similar research work done in the past
Ability to incorporate the research work of other scientists in their own work
Efficient in presenting the results of their work to farmers and colleagues
Proficient in English language
Knowledge of scientific rules and methods to solve problems
Familiar with product engineering, equipment research and designing
Knowledge of herbicides and agricultural chemicals, etc.Knowledge of agricultural equipment
Ability to prepare clear/accurate activity reports and presentations
Will be updated
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Team player
Analytic thinker
Hardworking and persistent
Result-oriented
Self-motivated
It is a field job
Work from home is not applicable
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
May require supervising a team
Local travelling maybe part of the job
Working hours
Working is 9 hours everyday for 6 days a week
Overtime may be available
Shift system may be available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous
Health risks include exposure to extreme weather conditions, pesticides, fertilisers, chemicals, etc.Occupational hazards include accidents like burns and injury to body from using sharp tools, etc.
For freshers - INR 8,000 to INR 24,000 per monthFor candidates with experience ? INR 26,00 to INR 85,000 per month(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Importance of Research in Agriculture Sector in IndiaAccording to a report published by ICAR, Government of India, the food demanded globally is expected to double by 2050 while the resources are continuously shrinking. To increase food production per hectare of the yield, heads of the governments during the World Food Summit 2008, had reaffirmed the commitment to address challenges of high food prices, climate change and bio-energy. Role of agricultural research, policy support and institutional innovations were cited for reshaping agriculture to meet future demand for food and to eliminate hunger. Research and development focus along with institutional framework and policy support needs to match emerging agricultural scenario of the country. Therefore, research and development focus along with institutional framework and policy support needs to match emerging agricultural scenario of the country.The ICAR has played a pioneering role in ushering Green Revolution and subsequent developments in agriculture in India through its research and technology development that has enabled the country to increase the production of food grains by 5 times, horticultural crops by 9.5 times, fish by 12.5 times, milk 7.8 times and eggs 39 times since 1951 to 2014, thus making a visible impact on the national food and nutritional security.The growing awareness about the importance of agriculture scientists in the country and abroad will ensure good opportunities for Horticulturist.
Agriculture co-operative organizations
Government research institutes
NGO?s
Farm owners Private research companies
Job openings are in Tier I, Tier II and Tier III cities
ICAR institutes and universities across India
Agriculture colleges across India