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Agriculture, animal and plant resources: career FAQs

Ruairi Kavanagh

22 Jun 2023, 13:22

Graduate careers in agriculture, animal and plant resources: getting a job, the different areas of work.

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How can I get a job in agriculture, animal and plant resources?

In traditional farming, self employment is common. However, graduates in Ireland can find a host of other 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.

What are the different areas of work?

Aquaculture
Horticulture

Forestry

Other related career sectors

Food science

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