£34,320
Average Salary
Description
Farmers and related occupations cultivate arable crops, fruits and trees, and raise cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and other livestock for consumption.Main Tasks
- Feeds and waters animals, takes responsibility for livestock health and welfare, treats minor ailments and calls vet if necessary;
- Plants, propagates, sprays, fertilises and harvests field crops;
- Undertakes farm maintenance tasks such as fencing, hedging, cleaning and building maintenance;
- Operates and maintains farm machinery such as combine harvesters, straw balers, milking machines and tractors;
- Arranges for the sale of crops, livestock and other farm produce;
- Maintains records of production, finance and breeding;
- Ensures good environmental practice is observed in all tasks.
Qualifications
No formal academic qualifications are required, but prior practical farming experience is normally needed. Training is typically received on-the-job and via a variety of vocational qualifications in agriculture, including NVQs/SVQs at Levels 1 to 4. Apprenticeships are also available in some areas.UK Prospects
111900
Workforce Size
8.62%
Predicted growth 2026 - 2035
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