Seed is such an integral part of agriculture and we tend to take it for granted or overlook its crucial role in agricultural production and crop improvement. One of SANSOR's focus areas is capacity building in the seed industry. For graduates, there are many sought after career opportunities in the seed industry, including the following fields of study:

As additional resources please refer to the Career Matrix which can be downloaded here.

It is important to note that this document highlights some careers in the seed industry. This is a guide for students who wish to or are currently studying in the agricultural space, to indicate the types of careers one can venture into with certain degrees.

Please take note that studying a certain degree does not automatically mean you will work in those fields. With experience, your career can evolve over time. This matrix indicates the lowest qualification and experience required for specific roles.