Farmers
8AI USED FOR8%moving to53%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM AGRICULTURE →
Farmers
Farmers grow crops and raise animals to feed people. They work with the land every day, making decisions about planting, caring for soil, managing livestock, and using equipment - and they help keep the UK's food supply going.
AI can do very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior FarmerAs a Junior Farmer, you will assist in daily farming operations, learning the ropes of crop management and livestock care while gaining hands-on experience in the field.£20,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level FarmerIn this role, you will take on more responsibilities, including managing a team, overseeing crop production, and implementing sustainable practices to enhance productivity.£30,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Farmer/ Farm ManagerAs a Senior Farmer or Farm Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the farm, including strategic planning, financial management, and leading innovation in farming 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.