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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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Mason Trust Small Change Grant updated to consider awards of up to £100
This fund is designed to quickly make a difference to people that have immediate financial barriers to their personal progress.
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Green Apprenticeship - Crop Technician
Closing Date:
3rd August 2025
Location:
Thetford, Norfolk
As an apprentice you will gain practical experience and knowledge in various aspects of horticulture, plant care, and nursery operations. This promotes day-to-day tasks necessary for nurturing plants from plugs to saleable size, plant biology, pest management,...
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Job board for disabled candidates - Evenbreak
Evenbreak is an award-winning not-for-profit specialist job board run by disabled people for disabled people.
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TCV Conservation Volunteering: July dates (Norfolk Environmental Action Team)
Event Date:
31st July 2025
Location:
Norfolk
A programme of Conservation Volunteering to improve local green spaces. Join in whenever suits you. May.
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Careers in farming and growing - The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture
The UK agriculture and horticulture sector faces an exciting, yet challenging future. Its goal is to produce safe and nutritious food that meets the needs of a growing population. Few sectors feature so many rewarding careers, working with modern technology to...
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VACANCY SNAPSHOT – WK COMMENCING 09/06/2025
Closing Date:
18th July 2025
Level 2 Apprenticeship Gardener | Level 3 Apprentice Mechanic | Level 3 Electrical Apprentice | Level 2 Construction Landscaping Operative Apprentice | Level 2 Groundworker Apprentice |
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