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1. Help the world’s population

The Agriculture & Forestry industry and its success is vital for the well-being of the people of the world – specifically those in poverty-stricken areas. If your dream is to help alleviate world hunger, then a degree in this sector is a great start. It's also an excellent platform to help create work opportunities for the rural poor in less economically developed countries.

2. Support the environment

If you’re concerned about the environment, a degree in Agriculture & Forestry could help you get a job in conservation and sustainability, where you could make a real difference to the planet.

3. Combine several different academic areas

Whether you're interested in the scientific side or the practical, there's something to suit many different types of learners. The Agriculture & Forestry sector needs it all, from logical statistics interpreters to people physically planting crops or taking measurements in the field.

4. Postgraduate opportunities are plentiful

There are many different postgraduate courses to go onto study in this area. From coastal change to natural resource economics, the list is diverse and fascinating.

5. Many different career paths

The range of different professions required for the positive development of Agriculture & Forestry around the globe is vast and dynamic. A career can take many different routes, from business management, farming journalism, data analysing, agricultural sales and marketing, environmental conservation, public recreation, social research and many more. 

6. Chance to experience a wide range of environments

Whether you work on the other side of the world or stay in the UK, a job within the Agriculture & Forestry sector allows your office to be indoors, outdoors, or a mixture of both. Practical work to data handling on a computer; the options are endless.