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What can I study with Agricultural Sciences?

Agricultural Sciences is about farming, food and the land. South Africa needs skilled people in food and farming, so there are scarce-skills opportunities. You can start with a diploma or go for a degree in agricultural science.

What Agricultural Sciences lets you study

The fields of study this subject opens at universities and colleges.

  • Agricultural science and agronomy
  • Animal science and production
  • Agricultural economics and agribusiness
  • Food science and technology
  • Soil, water and environmental science

Do you need maths?

Many agriculture diplomas accept Maths Literacy. Agricultural science degrees usually need Mathematics, and some need Physical Sciences too.

Careers you can do with Agricultural Sciences

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Farmer or farm managerRuns a farm and its crops, animals and staff.
AgronomistAdvises on crops, soil and how to grow more food.
Animal scientistImproves the health and breeding of farm animals.
Agricultural economistStudies the money side of farming and food.
Agricultural extension officerAdvises and trains farmers in the field.
Food scientist or technologistMakes food safe, healthy and long-lasting.
Soil scientistStudies soil to grow better, healthier crops.
Agriculture teacherTeaches Agricultural Sciences at school.
Agricultural engineerDesigns farm machines, irrigation and buildings.
HorticulturistGrows fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants.
Food safety inspectorChecks that food is safe to eat and sell.
Agribusiness managerRuns the business side of farming and food.

More jobs Agricultural Sciences can lead to

Agriculture advisorAgricultural geneticistAgriculture development officerAgriculture marketing specialistAgricultural produce inspectorAgricultural research technicianAgricultural scientistAnimal breederAnimal health technicianPlant scientistCrop geneticistFeedlot managerMeat inspectorPasture scientistStock farm managerEnvironmental consultantHorticultural consultantLandscape designerPlant breederBotanic garden curatorNature conservationistGame ranger
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