Farmers
Wages
New workers start around £11,920. Normal pay is £22,373 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £35,046.
Available jobs
In the past year there were 221,167 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
Related courses
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
What they do most days?
Ensures good environmental practice is observed in all tasks.
Maintains records of production, finance and breeding.
Arranges for the sale of crops, livestock and other farm produce.
Operates and maintains farm machinery such as combine harvesters, straw balers, milking machines and tractors.
Undertakes farm maintenance tasks such as fencing, hedging, cleaning and building maintenance.
Plants, propagates, sprays, fertilises and harvests field crops.
Feeds and waters animals, takes responsibility for livestock health and welfare, treats minor ailments and calls vet if necessary.
Hard Skills
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Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.