Careers for Agro Economists

Agricultural economics originally involves applying the principles of economics to the production of crops and livestock. However in modern times it covers many fields, all of which utilize the application of core concepts and principles of economics.
In agricultural economics, economists apply theories and principles of economics to better understand and optimize agricultural markets. Those in agricultural economics address problems ranging from clean air and water to questions regarding how poverty can be alleviated. Relationships between supply and demand are examined using data, statistics and market trends.
Are you an Agricultural Economists? Are you looking to return to Nigeria? The recent reforms in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have established the need for agricultural processes to have proper business models for generating revenue and strengthening the economy of the nation. A lot of opportunities have opened up in the sector, and if you have what it takes, you have a good shot at finding great use for your knowledge in Agricultural Economics in Nigeria.
Starting up a new venture can be quite a good and rewarding move, but if you’d rather prefer to apply yourself in employment, job opportunities in agricultural economics exist in many areas including agribusiness management, finance, policy, natural resource economics and economic development.
Graduates of Agricultural Economics can work in Nigeria as follows;
– Commodity Brokers
– Farm Managers
– Economists in Agricultural Research Institutes and Agro Allied Industries
– Agribusiness Manager
– Writer for Trade Journals, Magazines etc.
– Research Assistants, Economists etc.
– Accountants
– Supervisors
Places and Sectors Where Agricultural Economics Graduates Can Work in Nigeria
– Accounting firms
– Agriculture (Farms, Research Institutes etc)
– Breweries, Distilleries, Bottling Plants
– Tobacco Companies
– Food Processing & Manufacturing Firms (eg flour mill, cassava processing plants, Cake makers)
– Furniture Manufacturing
– Leather Tanning, Footwear Manufacturing etc
– Logistics and Supply Chain
– Government Agencies & NGOs
– Sawmills, Paper Products Manufacturing
– Textiles Industries

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