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Why you should consider to become an Agriculturist?

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The results for the Licensure examination for Agriculturist has been released, and congrats to our newly licensed Agriculturists. And so,there are so many jobs out there,but in this blog I will tell you why you should consider to become an Agriculturist.  So what does an Agriculturist do? Well they are specialists in all areas of cultivation and raising livestock. They are scientists who advise farmers on soil management, breeding, living conditions of animals, crop protection,environmental sustainability, disease and harvesting, cool right? When you are an Agriculturist there's a lot of job opportunities waiting for you. But let us be real, here in our country having a career as an Agriculturist is not that so satisfying as you can not earn huge salaries compared when you you work abroad. But let us look in the brighter side. The work of an Agriculturist is one of the most rewarding careers, as you will be able to help farmers. Demand for this career is increasi

How to become an Agriculturist?

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Let us admit that becoming an Agriculturist is not one of our dreams when we are a child, at least most of us right? To become a Doctor, Nurse, Engineer, Police, Pilot, Lawyer and what so ever are some of our childhood dreams before right? But in this blog I will tell you how to become an Agriculturist and why it is a good career choice . Earn a bachelors degree related to Agriculture. To become an Agriculturist, first you need to take a degree related to Agriculture. These are some of the following courses(4 years) you can take:  BS Agriculture BS Agricultural Technology BS Agri-Business Take and Pass the Licensure Examination. The path in becoming a licensed Agriculturist is not that easy, for your information licensure examination for Agriculturist is one of the hardest board exam in the country. But do not be scared of this, nothing is earned without hardships. After passing the examination you are now a licensed Agriculturist. And a lot opportunities wai

What you need to know about African Swine Fever

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African Swine Fever is a viral disease that is very contagious. It affects pigs, warthogs and boars. It causes pigs to have a high fever, lose their appetite, and hemorrhages in the internal organs and the skin. Since the emergence of the ASF in the country, demand for pork meat has declined affecting the local swine producers all over the country. To add, some pork products are contaminated with pork meats that are ASF positive.  Amid all of these, you don't need to worry, as African Swine Fever does not affect people and it is not a public health threat or a food safety concern.   You can still eat your favorite  Lechon, Tocino, and other pork products  without any worries unless you are on a diet.