Agriculture, animal and plant resources
There are many career opportunities for graduates in Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture industry, which employs over 150,000 people and accounts for around 9 per cent of total direct employment.
In the Republic of Ireland, farmers make up almost 7 per cent of the workforce and the agri-food sector accounts for almost 10 per cent of employment.
In traditional farming, self employment is common. However, there are a host of careers in agricultural-related services and businesses. These include:
- Animal and plant research
- Agribusiness management and sales
- Commodity broking
- Agricultural journalists
- Agriscience research
- Parks, recreation and tourism
- Wildlife
- Lecturing.
Other areas of work that graduates should consider include aquaculture, horticulture and forestry.
Job descriptions
Agriculture, animal and plant resources careers advice
- Agriculture, animal and plant resources: career FAQs
Graduate careers in agriculture, animal and plant resources: getting a job, the different areas of work. More...
Employer profiles
Related sectors
Useful links
- Teagasc – Agriculture and food development authority
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Republic of Ireland)
- Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland)