Farm Labourer
8AI CAN DO8%moving to53%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£20,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM AGRICULTURE →
Farm Labourer
Farm workers keep the UK fed. They grow crops and look after animals, working outdoors in all weathers and using farm machinery and modern farming techniques.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Farm LabourerEntry-level positions involve basic farm tasks, providing a foundation for further training and experience.£20,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEExperienced Farm WorkerMid-level roles require more responsibility, including machinery operation and crop management.£30,000
3PEAK CAREERFarm ManagerSenior positions involve overseeing farm operations, managing staff, and implementing sustainable practices.£50,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.