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Agricultural Policy Analyst

Agricultural policy analysts study how farming works, look at government farming rules, and figure out better ways to help farmers make money, protect the environment, and make sure the UK has enough food.

Agricultural Policy Analyst

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Economics

AI IMPACT
AI USED FOR35%moving to80%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.

THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years

AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)As the UK government department responsible for environmental protection, food production, and rural communities, DEFRA offers a dynamic environment for policy analysts to make a significant impact.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)FAO works globally to eliminate hunger and improve nutrition, providing opportunities for analysts to engage in international agricultural policy.The National Farmers' Union (NFU)NFU represents farmers and growers in England and Wales, making it an ideal place for analysts to influence agricultural policy from the grassroots level.The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE)RASE promotes the advancement of agriculture and rural life, offering roles that focus on policy development and agricultural innovation.
The Environment AgencyThis public body works to protect and improve the environment, providing analysts with the chance to influence policies that affect agriculture and sustainability.