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There is a shortage of students with the right skills available to enter the job market. At both first degree and other undergraduate qualification levels the most popular types of jobs to move into are in quality, marketing, production, management and associated professional occupations with agriculture in the land-based sector. If you are considering ways of broadening your life experience and at the same time deepening and expanding your understanding of agriculture in settings outside the UK, you will find that specialists in agriculture and related subjects are very useful to organisations that employ agricultural students to work in Australia, Canada, America and New Zealand. Jobs directly related to your degree- Agricultural consultant - works for clients such as farmers, landowners, conservation organisations and agricultural manufacturing businesses. Consultants evaluate their clients’ business and/or technical requirements and prepare or modify business or operating plans.
- Farm manager - usually tends animals, raises crops, plans strategies for maximum yield, organises farm administration, works machinery, organises associated businesses and manages staff. They need to have technical and practical competence, coupled with the ability to make sound business decisions.
- Agricultural economist - advises organisations and individual clients on economic trends affecting agriculture. For instance, you could advise on the economic implications of agricultural policy options or on ways of improving businesses.
- Agriculture research scientist - research may vary given the number of specialist areas that exist in agriculture. Research may relate to the study of animal/plant diseases, pest control methods, use of chemicals in farming, crop production methods, breeding and rearing livestock. Work can be for research councils, government departments or universities. The research will usually take place at a university.
- Agricultural auctioneer - values and sells livestock, land, machinery and property by auction. An auctioneer also publicises forthcoming auctions and prepares sales catalogues.
back to top Jobs where your degree would be useful- Field trials officer - develops and manages research trials in the field or laboratory. You might either be involved with the entire process of planning trials or oversee one particular stage of the research.
- Sales executive - works for an agricultural merchant or animal feed manufacturer. A sales executive calls on potential customers to demonstrate products attempting to win new accounts. Often supported by a technical adviser within the company.
- Magazine journalist or Newspaper journalist - writes articles on agriculture and the associated land-based issues for newspapers or specialist magazines and trade journals, e.g. Farmers Weekly.
Although some of the jobs listed here might not be first jobs for many graduates, they are among the many realistic possibilities with your degree, provided you can demonstrate you have the attributes employers are looking for. Bear in mind that it’s not just your degree discipline that determines your options. Remember that many graduate vacancies don't specify particular degree disciplines, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here. Look at your degree... what next? for informed advice on career planning and graduate employment, or take a look at what jobs would suit me?, a helpful starting point for self-analysis. Explore types of jobs to find out more about the above options and related jobs.
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