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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. 

4 Job Areas

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University Technical College Norfolk (UTCN)
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CLAAS MANNS Ltd
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Virtual Tour of new CLAAS UK Headquarters, Saxham.
University Technical College Norfolk (UTCN)
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A Year 10 Perspective - Why Come to UTCN?
Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA)
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Norfolk Skills & Careers Festival
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Volunteering in Suffolk - Bungay Green Space Project
Closing Date:
31st January 2026
Location:
Castle Hills, Bungay Castle Grounds, St. Mary’s Churchyard, Falcon Meadow...
The Conservation Volunteers are leading a project for Bungay Green Spaces, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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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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Horticulture Apprentice
Closing Date:
26th May 2025
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
As Horticulture Apprentice, you’ll be part of our horticulture teams, helping to look after our 224 Historic gardens, playing a vital role in delivering our conservation and climate change strategies, helping to undertake the regular tasks and horticultural ma...
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VACANCY SNAPSHOT – WK COMMENCING 12/05/2025
Level 3 Apprentice Mechanic - Level 2 General Dairy Farm Worker - Level 2 Landscape Operative Apprentice
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Skills for Life Bootcamp in Agile Project Management
Event Date:
23rd June 2025
Unlock your career potential with this free, expert-led Skills Bootcamp in Project Management, funded by the Skills for Life initiative. Gain essential skills in Project Management and Agile methodologies over 6 weeks.
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TCV Conservation Volunteering: May dates (Norfolk Environmental Action Team)
Event Date:
30th May 2025
Location:
Norfolk
A programme of Conservation Volunteering to improve local green spaces. Join in whenever suits you. May.
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