Farmers

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Average salary

Average annual salary UK | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

hours

Average weekly hours

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3.07%

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

Agricultural contractor Agricultural technician (farming) Crofter (farming) Farmer Herd manager

Equality focus: Farmers

Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.