Farm technician or manager
A prospect to be considered alongside the level of education, practical experience and the organisation’s needs.
ESA · Agricultural sciences
Higher School of Agricultural Sciences
The Higher School of Agricultural Sciences develops documented pathways in plant and animal production and continuing education.
ESA · Career paths
From education to career plans
ESA’s prospectus lists career prospects in agricultural entrepreneurship, advice, public services, research, rural development and agrifood processing.
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Professional environments
Main sectors
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Crop production
Crops, farm operations and support for crop-production sectors.- Farm technician or manager
- Agricultural entrepreneur
Understanding the pathway
Education → skills → sector → occupation
EducationBuild a foundation in agronomy and practice
SkillsApply methods and practical skills
SectorChoose a professional environment
OccupationBuild initial experience
Potential roles
Occupations and prospects
These prospects must be considered alongside the pathway, the level achieved and recruitment requirements.Agricultural adviser or support assistant
Technical guidance and support for agricultural-sector stakeholders, depending on the pathway followed.
Agricultural-sector project officer
Participation in production, processing, innovation or rural-development projects.
Agricultural entrepreneur
A route to establishing and developing a business, built on an appropriate project and support.
Innovation, rural development or environment assistant
Support for research and development, agricultural innovation and food sustainability.
Specific conditions
Professions and responsibilities
The careers listed in the prospectus are professional prospects to be considered alongside the pathway followed, the level achieved and recruitment requirements.Further study and research
Plan your next steps
ESA highlights research and development, agricultural innovation and food sustainability as focus areas of its educational approach.ESA qualificationEmploymentSpecialisation and research
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