Fields of agricultural science
Thirteen disciplines, from soils and crops to animals, food, economics and engineering - what each one studies, how fast it is growing and where its research happens.
Crop Science & Agronomy
How field crops grow, yield and respond to management, weather and stress.
+13% vs. 2021–2022
Soil Science & Plant Nutrition
Soil fertility, nutrient cycles, fertilization and soil conservation.
+9% vs. 2021–2022
Plant Breeding & Genetics
Genetic improvement of crops, from classical breeding to genomics.
+2% vs. 2021–2022
Plant Pathology & Weed Science
Plant diseases, pathogens, nematodes and weeds - and how to control them.
−7% vs. 2021–2022
Agricultural Entomology & Pest Management
Insect pests, beneficial insects, biological control and apiculture.
+5% vs. 2021–2022
Horticulture & Controlled Environments
Fruit, vegetables, vines and ornamentals, greenhouses and postharvest.
+13% vs. 2021–2022
Animal Science & Nutrition
Livestock nutrition, physiology, reproduction, breeding and husbandry.
+3% vs. 2021–2022
Animal Health & Welfare
Livestock diseases, epidemiology, zoonoses and animal welfare.
+11% vs. 2021–2022
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Fish and shellfish farming, aquatic animal health and fisheries science.
+21% vs. 2021–2022
Food Science & Safety
Food composition, processing, quality, microbiology and safety.
+21% vs. 2021–2022
Agricultural Economics & Rural Development
Farm economics, markets, policy, land, food security and rural livelihoods.
+16% vs. 2021–2022
Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
Machinery, irrigation, remote sensing, precision and digital agriculture.
+56% vs. 2021–2022
Farming Systems, Climate & Environment
Whole-farm systems, sustainability, climate impacts and environmental effects.
+18% vs. 2021–2022