Farmers

£29,200

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

45 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

3.82%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Farmers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5111

Farmers and related occupations cultivate arable crops, fruits and trees, and raise cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and other livestock for consumption.

Common tasks include:

feeds and waters animals, takes responsibility for livestock health and welfare, treats minor ailments and calls vet if necessary;
plants, propagates, sprays, fertilises and harvests field crops;
undertakes farm maintenance tasks such as fencing, hedging, cleaning and building maintenance;
operates and maintains farm machinery such as combine harvesters, straw balers, milking machines and tractors;
arranges for the sale of crops, livestock and other farm produce;
maintains records of production, finance and breeding;
ensures good environmental practice is observed in all tasks.

Qualifications

No formal academic qualifications are required, but prior practical farming experience is normally needed. Training is typically received on-the-job and via a variety of vocational qualifications in agriculture, including NVQs/SVQs at Levels 1 to 4. Apprenticeships are also available in some areas.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Farmers

Regional employment: Farmers

Future employment: Farmers

Top 12 industries: Farmers

Alternative & related job titles: Farmers

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Equality focus: Farmers

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