Agronomist
18AI EXPOSURE TODAY18
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST58%
NOT A FORECAST58%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Agronomist
As an Agronomist, you play a pivotal role in enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. Your expertise not only impacts local farming communities in the UK but also contributes to global food security and environmental stewardship.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (18), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
SyngentaA global leader in agriculture, Syngenta is committed to sustainable farming and innovation, making it an excellent employer for aspiring agronomists.
BASFBASF is a major player in agricultural solutions, offering diverse opportunities for agronomists to work on cutting-edge projects.
Agri-Tech EastA business-focused agri-tech community, Agri-Tech East connects agronomists with innovative companies and research institutions.
AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board)AHDB supports farmers and growers in the UK, providing a dynamic environment for agronomists to make a difference.Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)FWAG focuses on sustainable farming practices, offering agronomists the chance to work on environmental conservation projects.