The agribusiness industry is an important one since it fosters agricultural development, which is crucial for any nation's economic development. It helps to increase food security, sustainably produce food, and provide income for the vast majority of the impoverished in developing nations. Agribusiness is a branch of business studies that focuses on the production, storage, delivery, promotion, and sale of agricultural goods. All agricultural activities are included in it, including farm preparation, food production, weather analysis, soil management, seed production, equipment, plant health, crop nutrient management, harvesting, produce marketing, storage, supply chain management, financing, food processing, retailing, and many others.

This course seeks to improve students' technical, technological, troubleshooting, and communication abilities while introducing them to the many technological and commercial skills needed in today's food and agriculture industries. Students studying agribusiness learn about the various stages of production and supply, from the first stages of raw production through to the point at which the items are consumed. Numerous other academic fields, including economics, horticulture, agriculture, environmental studies, and biology, are associated to agribusiness.

Study Levels

Under the following qualifications, undergraduate and graduate study in the subfields of agribusiness is possible:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Agricultural Business
• B.Sc. in Horticulture and Business Management
• B.Sc. in Agronomy
• B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences and Industries
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Agribusiness
• Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) in International Food and Agribusiness
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agricultural Business
• M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences and Industries
• Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Agribusiness
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) in International Food and Agribusiness
• Ph.D. in Agribusiness
• Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate (PGDip / PGCert)

Specialisation

Compared to students who pursue a traditional degree, individuals who enrol in an advanced Agribusiness programme can acquire a wide range of knowledge and experience.

The following specialisations are available to students interested in individual programmes designed to suit their interests and professional aspirations:

• Agribusiness and Planning Management
• Agribusiness Economics
• Agribusiness Management
• Agricommerce
• Agricultural Technology
• Agricultural Water Management
• Agronomic Production Management
• Applied Science (Agriculture and Business)
• Commercial Agriculture and Business Management
• Environmental and Agriculture Management
• Food and Agribusiness
• International Business in Food and Flowers
• International Equine and Agricultural Business
• Rural Development and Agribusiness
• Sustainable Agri-business
• Wood Science and Technology

Employability

As it encompasses a significant amount of global employment in fields including farming, raising livestock, food processing, and human nutrition, agribusiness is an essential industry. Agribusiness graduates gain the decision-making skills necessary to troubleshoot and maybe resolve problems in fields including development, finance, sales, and management. Opportunities in a wide range of industries, including farming, real estate, retail marketing, food processing, food production, and farming can be found by pursuing a career in agribusiness. The types of jobs available in India for agribusiness are as follows:

• Agri Business Marketing Manager
• Sales Executive
• Sr.Officer / Asst Manager – Pesticides
• Enterprise Development and Livelihood Programme Officer
• Commodity Analyst
• Sales and Marketing Manager- Agri Inputs
• Agri-Business Development Specialist
• Agribusiness Solutions Manager
• HR-Manager
• Manager Operations
• Relationship Manager - FI & Agriculture
• Consultant - Agri Marketing /Value Addition /Processing
• Trader
• Senior Executive – Sales
• Technical Project Manager
• Research Analyst- Industrial Goods
• Chief Operating Officer
• Agri-Business Development Manager
• Agronomy Manager
• Multi-country Sector Leader Agri-Food
• Product Promotion Officer
• Senior Research Scientist
• Director Marketing & Product Strategy
• Agri Business Advisor

Students who pursue agribusiness abroad can have the following job options abroad:

• Agribusiness Marketing Coordinator
• Agribusiness Office Assistant
• Agricultural Analyst
• Agricultural Bank Manager
• Agricultural Market Advisor
• Agricultural Policy Specialist
• Business Analyst
• Commercial Buyer
• Commodity Trader
• Crop Producer
• Dairy Economist
• Farm Appraiser
• Farm Bureau Executive
• Farm Management Specialist
• Farm Manager
• Finance Analyst
• Food Company Manager
• Grain Merchandiser
• Human Resource Specialist
• Insurance Underwriter
• International and Domestic Grain Trader
• Logistics Manager
• Market Analyst
• Market Analyst
• Policy Analyst
• Portfolio Manager
• Price / Risk Manager
• Quality Controller
• Renewable Energy Analyst
• Sales Consultant
• Sales Manager