Dairy Farmer
8AI USED FOR8%moving to53%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM AGRICULTURE →
Dairy Farmer
Dairy farmers play a crucial role in the UK's agricultural landscape, producing high-quality milk and dairy products that nourish millions. This profession not only supports local economies but also contributes to sustainable farming practices, making it vital for food security and environmental stewardship.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, 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.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Dairy FarmerAs a Junior Dairy Farmer, you will assist in daily operations, including milking and feeding, while learning the basics of herd management.£20,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Dairy FarmerIn this role, you will take on more responsibilities, including overseeing milking schedules and managing a team of farm workers.£30,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Dairy FarmerAs a Senior Dairy Farmer, you will be responsible for the overall management of the farm, including financial planning, marketing, and implementing innovative farming practices.£50,000+
1 live apprenticeship vacancy →
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓AgricultureUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Sustainable Land and Business ManagementUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Bioveterinary Science with Science Foundation YearUniversity of Lincoln · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,500 median
🎓Environment and Sustainability with Professional Placement YearThe Royal Agricultural University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
🎓Agriculture with Business Management (with integrated year in industry)Prifysgol Aberystwyth · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£24,000 median
All Agriculture courses as cards →
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
AgricultureUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · DegreeSustainable Land and Business ManagementUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · DegreeBioveterinary Science with Science Foundation YearUniversity of Lincoln · DegreeEnvironment and Sustainability with Professional Placement YearThe Royal Agricultural University · DegreeAgriculture with Business Management (with integrated year in industry)Prifysgol Aberystwyth · DegreeAnimal SciencePrifysgol Aberystwyth · Degree