Agriculture Engineering
Bachelor in Agriculture Engineering
Career paths
Agricultural engineer
Applies engineering to farming, from machinery to land and water use.
Irrigation engineer
Designs canals, pumps and drip systems that bring water to fields.
Farm machinery engineer
Designs, adapts and maintains tractors and farm equipment.
Post-harvest or food process engineer
Designs storage and processing that keeps crops and food from spoiling.
Renewable energy engineer
Designs solar, biogas and micro hydro systems, often for rural use.
Rural infrastructure engineer
Plans small roads, water systems and structures for rural communities.
Agricultural extension officer
Advises farmers on new techniques, tools and practices.
Where graduates work
- Government agriculture and irrigation agencies
- Local governments
- Agro-processing and food industries
- Farm machinery suppliers
- Development agencies, NGOs and INGOs
- Research and teaching institutions
Further study
IOE offers a Land and Water Engineering master's program under its Civil and Agriculture Engineering group, and graduates may also consider programs such as Renewable Energy Engineering or Water Resources Engineering. Others go abroad for MSc study in agricultural, biosystems or water engineering.
Where to study BAG
1 colleges teach BAG, including 1 IOE constituent campuses.
