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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

Useful subjects:

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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Quality Control of Cacao
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UCAS Video - University admissions expert Sara gives a step-by-step guide on how to apply through Clearing. Get advice on how to find courses, what to expect from the phone call, and what you should prepare in advance to ensure the process runs smoothly.
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APPRENTICESHIPS SPOTLIGHT
Closing Date:
13th August 2025
Fantastic new apprenticeship roles this week in Norfolk! Early Years Educator - Architectural Joiner - Equine Groom - Information Communications Technician - Accounts Assistant -
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Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentice - September 1st start
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
8th August 2025
Location:
Eye, Suffolk
As part of the engineering team you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of all plant and equipment to achieve maximum machine availability targets. Through both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs you w...
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Apprentice Arboriculturist
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
10th August 2025
Salary:
£20,800
Location:
BARFORD, NORWICH, Norfolk
To support existing arboricultural consultants with their work both in the office and the field on a wide range of projects. Help and on the job, training will be provided. It will involve a proportion of outdoor field work during the year. However, we do not...
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TCV Conservation Volunteering: August dates (Norfolk Environmental Action Team)
Event Date:
31st August 2025
Location:
Norfolk
A programme of Conservation Volunteering to improve local green spaces. Join in whenever suits you. May.
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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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