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Useful resources that can help to provide contacts and opportunities for work experience include:. Volunteering abroad on agriculture projects in farms, forests and nature reserves is also an option.
Find out more about work experience and internships. Employment opportunities exist within farm management and commercial ancillary companies, both in the UK and abroad.
Find information on employers in environment and agriculture , engineering and manufacturing , business, consulting and management and other job sectors. Throughout your agriculture degree you'll develop a wide mix of technical skills and knowledge, including land use, farming practice and food production, as well as an understanding of the scientific, ethical and business principles that underpin the agricultural industry.
It's possible to study for a Masters or other postgraduate qualification in a related area such as crop science and management, animal technology and agricultural technology.
You may decide you'd like to teach agriculture or a related topic, so could complete a teaching qualification. It's also possible to take postgraduate courses to move into a different area such as journalism, marketing or business consulting. For more information on further study and to find a course that interests you, see Masters degrees and search for postgraduate courses in agriculture.
One in ten agriculture graduates are working as managers in agriculture and horticulture. Chartered surveyor is the second most popular occupation. Others become farm workers, agricultural scientists and farmers.
Find out what other graduates are doing six months after finishing their degrees in What Do Graduates Do? Jobs and work experience Postgraduate study Careers advice Applying for university. Farmers, agricultural technicians and agricultural scientists who use their knowledge to produce food and fibres, can all be seen as agriculturists.
Often they work together in a team. Training, counselling and research are important tasks of the agriculturist. What do agriculturists do? Agricultural scientists apply their knowledge of Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics to agriculture and try to improve production and the means of production.
They convey new ideas to farmers and technicians. This means agriculture professionals must be able to adequately address these new obstacles by quickly adopting new methods advanced by technological innovation, in addition to predicting what new challenges lie ahead. For agriculture professionals working in supply chain management, interpersonal skills are incredibly important.
They are routinely required to interact with farmers who produce raw materials, and deliver these goods to other firms. These firms will either send the product to another location for further manufacturing, or directly to the consumer.
SCM professionals must also be able to listen to the needs of their suppliers and consumers to ensure all needs and targets are met, ultimately developing enduring business relationships that contribute to longevity. The ability to negotiate is incredibly important in the agriculture industry.
Farmers, associations and the many advocacy groups that represent them must demonstrate interpersonal prowess when entering formal and informal dialogue with independent regulatory bodies, key stakeholders, and of course, the government. Finally, strong interpersonal skills are necessary for those involved in public relations, sales, advertising or an area of expertise that relies heavily on effective, strategic communication.
Strong time management and organization skills are a huge asset when breaking into the agriculture industry.