Agricultural Economist
50AI EXPOSURE TODAY50
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST88%
NOT A FORECAST88%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Agricultural Economist
Agricultural Economists study farming, food and money to help farmers and the government make better decisions. They work out whether new farming methods make sense, how world prices affect UK farms, and what policies might help agriculture.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This work is being absorbed by AI
AI exposure is high for this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)Defra is a key government department responsible for environmental protection, food production, and rural communities. They offer a dynamic environment for Agricultural Economists to influence policy.The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)FAO works globally to improve agricultural productivity and food security. They provide opportunities for economists to engage in international projects.Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)AHDB supports farmers and growers in the UK. They employ Agricultural Economists to analyse market trends and provide insights to enhance productivity.National Farmers' Union (NFU)NFU represents farmers and growers across England and Wales. They employ economists to advocate for agricultural policies and provide economic analysis.Rural Payments Agency (RPA)RPA administers agricultural payments and provides economic analysis to support rural development. They offer roles for economists to influence funding strategies.