Careers in agriculture have gone beyond the traditional jobs Nigerian youths believe to be available in the agricultural sector. It isn’t just about the trivial planting of crops and nurturing of animals. Apart from just being a sector that lives up to the sole purpose of consumer satisfaction, it is also a feasible career option for those giving thought to venturing in the field.

Despite Nigeria’s alarming unemployment rate which is at 33.3% according to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the agricultural sector provides employment for about 36.38% of the population in a 2019 report, this has been its lowest contribution to employment in the country over the past 28 years. Its highest, being 53.15% in 1992.

So if you are thinking about working in the agricultural sector, but have zero idea about the available career opportunities, don’t fret! Right here, you’ll get a detailed exploration of the top agricultural careers, as well as the required skills needed to excel.

Here, we will be looking at the careers in agriculture that Nigerian youths can examine. There’s a wealth of careers in agriculture.

CAREERS IN AGRICULTURE YOU CAN CONSIDER
- Agricultural Economist
- Agricultural Food Scientist
- Agricultural Engineer
- Aquatic Ecologist
- Farm/Agricultural Manager
- Wastewater Engineer
- Perennial Scientist
- Conservation Planner
- Agricultural Salesperson

Read more here: https://babbangona.com/careers-in-agriculture-nigerian-youths-can-explore/

Interestingly there are many opportunities in the agricultural with the rise of Agritech firms or investment companies. I think people who studied non Agricultural courses can also work in the sector

TheLoanGuy:
Interestingly there are many opportunities in the agricultural with the rise of Agritech firms or investment companies. I think people who studied non Agricultural courses can also work in the sector

Yes, there are balanced opportunities for those who studied both agricultural and non agricultural courses.