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Crop businesses in the UK employ an estimated 121,900 people

Crop farmers spend an average of 11 hours every month doing environmental work

The agricultural crops industry contributes £3.6 billion to the UK’s economy


 

Agricultural Crops

Is the crops industry right for you?

It could be right for you if:

  • You don’t want to be office bound and would like the opportunity to work outdoors
  • You like working with and applying new technology
  • You relish responsibility and being part of a small team
  • You like plants
  • You are interested in geography, geology and the weather

Top five useful skills to develop to work with crops:

  • An understanding of plant care, maintenance and growing schedules
  • Business management skills including sales, customer care, marketing, promotion and accounts
  • An understanding of health and safety legislation and its application
  • An ability to organise your time and work to deadlines
  • A variety of practical skills and knowledge
Click here to find out which qualifications could help you get these skills

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Garry MacDonald, Young Farmer, Caithness & Sutherland
"My Modern Apprenticeship was quite a challenge, but I did it"
Garry MacDonald

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