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Arable Farmer

Arable farmers play a crucial role in feeding the nation and supporting sustainable agriculture practices in the UK. By cultivating crops and managing land efficiently, they contribute to food security and environmental stewardship, making their work vital for both local communities and global markets.

Arable Farmer

Agriculture

AI IMPACT

AI EXPOSURE TODAY8

20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST53%

THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB

STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000

PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.

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 (8), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. 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.

Farmers WeeklyA leading publication providing news and insights for farmers across the UK.

AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board)An organisation that supports farmers with research and resources.

NFU (National Farmers' Union)Represents farmers and growers in the UK, advocating for their interests.