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