1 Agriculture Jobs Leipzig

What do you do as a farmer?

Agriculture is the production of food that is suitable for both human consumption and animal feed. Farmers are responsible for the care of fields and plants, the cultivation of crops, livestock breeding and the application of sustainable farming methods. These include both classical methods and modern techniques such as precision farming and biotechnology.

Salary overview for agriculture and occupations

In Germany, salaries in the field of agriculture vary according to role, experience and location.

• Farmer or farm manager : between EUR 45 000 and EUR 70 000 per year.
• Agricultural engineer: between EUR 50 000 and EUR 80 000 per year.
• Agronom: between EUR 40 000 and EUR 65 000 per year.
• food scientist: between EUR 45 000 and EUR 75 000 per year.
• Environmental consultants: between EUR 50 000 and EUR 85 000 per year.
• Agri-technician: between EUR 35 000 and EUR 55 000 per year.
• Research scientist: between EUR 55 000 and EUR 90 000 per year. For entry-level positions in the agricultural sector, salaries are typically between EUR 35000 and EUR 45000 per year. There are also more specific professions with the following salaries:
• Agrarian and life sciences: 5.320 EUR per month (approximately 63.840 EUR per year).
• Agricultural consultant: 5.450 EUR per month (approximately 65.400 EUR per year) and is entitled to:
• Agricultural manager : 5.630 EUR per month (approximately 67.560 EUR per year) and is paid by the employer.
• Agronom: 4.750 EUR per month (approximately 57.000 EUR per year) and is funded by the European Commission.

Skills needed for agriculture jobs

• Knowledge in agricultural sciences
• experience in plant and animal care
• Technical understanding of agricultural machinery
• Problems solving skills
• Teamwork
• Knowledge of sustainable agriculture
• Adaptability and flexibility

What training is needed for the job in agriculture?

A career in agriculture usually requires a completed training in an agricultural profession, such as training as a farmer or agricultural technician.

Career opportunities in the field of Agriculture

In the field of agriculture, there are a wide range of career opportunities, ranging from typical professions such as farmer, agricultural scientist or contractor to specialists in sustainable agriculture or agricultural economics.