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Overview

Agriculture, Food and Drink is one of the most technologically advanced sectors in the UK, the latest science and technology are used to make crops and plants grow bigger, faster and more resilient to disease.

It's a growing industry with a wide variety of opportunities across various job areas including animal welfare, horticulture, environmental, aquaculture, agritech and farming & food.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you. 

  • The East is home to Norwich Research Park (NRP) which is one of Europe’s largest single site hubs of research, training, education and enterprise in health, food and environmental sciences and is at the forefront of global agri-tech research
  • The Agriculture, Food and Drink sector within Norfolk and Suffolk has a workforce of 79,900 and 8,300 enterprises
  • British farming provides 64% of the food eaten in the UK, up 2% on 2018

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Business studies • Biology • English • Maths • Design and Technology • Chemistry • ICT • Physics • Science • Languages

Job Ideas for this Industry

Agronomist • Animal Nutritionist • Farm Worker • Farm Manager • Gamekeeper  Vet • Landscape Architect • Rural Surveyor • Countryside Ranger • Animal Care Worker • Agricultural Engineer (For more, check out the Job Areas below)

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Explore this industry in detail through the job areas below which include detailed job ideas, local employers and opportunities. 

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General Nursery Worker (Near Harleston)
Closing Date:
30th June 2025
Location:
Near Harleston, Norfolk
Opportunities for enthusiastic, energetic individuals to join production teams at varying levels of responsibility at Whartons Garden Roses. Candidates without plant experience will be considered and full training will be given.
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Engineering Apprentice - G's Fresh
Closing Date:
30th June 2025
Salary:
TBC
Location:
Littleport, Cambs
Employer description G’s is an international farming business established in 1952, vertically integrated and driven by market leading innovation and customer insight. We supply customers across the UK, Europe and the USA. Main description Are you looking for a...
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Finance Appentice - G's Fresh
Closing Date:
30th June 2025
Salary:
TBC
Location:
Ely, Cambs
Employer description G’s is an international farming business established in 1952, vertically integrated and driven by market leading innovation and customer insight. We supply customers across the UK, Europe and the USA. Main description Are you looking to st...
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Site Services Painter/Decorator -
Closing Date:
31st July 2025
Salary:
TBC
Location:
Ely, Cambs
Employer description G’s is an international farming business established in 1952, vertically integrated and driven by market leading innovation and customer insight. We supply customers across the UK, Europe and the USA. Main description We are looking for a....
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Apprentice Butcher - Diss
Closing Date:
27th June 2025
Location:
Diss, Norfolk
D.A.Browne & Son Butchers are looking for an Apprentice Butcher to join their friendly team at  the branch, to be trained through an apprenticeship programme to learn all aspects of the butchery trade.
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All About Apprenticeships (Event)
Event Date:
18th June 2025
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
Speak to over 30 employers & training providers about apprenticeship opportunities.
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