Agriculture Graduate (68805)

Job title: Agriculture Graduate
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: Market related
Location: North West
Job published: 14 July 2026
Job ID: 68805

Job Description

We're looking for motivated graduates who understand the realities of extensive livestock farming and are eager to build a career in animal nutrition and technical advisory.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine your agricultural knowledge with hands-on fieldwork, working directly with commercial livestock producers to improve animal performance and farm profitability.

 

Why this opportunity?

- Receive comprehensive technical and product training from industry experts.

- Benefit from ongoing mentorship and support from experienced professionals.

- Build your knowledge of animal nutrition, technical advisory, and commercial livestock production.

- Develop the skills needed to become a trusted technical advisor to beef and sheep farmers.

- Gain valuable hands-on experience working with leading livestock producers.

- Enjoy excellent long-term career growth and development opportunities within a growing agricultural business.

 

What you'll do

- Provide technical support and nutritional advice.

- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

- Visit farms and feedlots across your region.

- Learn about forage production, pasture management and livestock nutrition.

- Monitor livestock performance and recommend nutritional solutions.

- Stay informed on industry developments and market trends.

 

What we're looking for

- BSc Agric or B Agric from a reputable university

- A strong interest in beef cattle and/or sheep production.

- Practical farming experience through family farming, employment, internships or vacation work.

- A good understanding of extensive livestock production systems.

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

- A willingness to travel extensively within your assigned region.

- A valid driver's licence.

 

Practical farming experience is highly valued

We're particularly interested in graduates who have experience with:

- Beef cattle production

- Sheep farming

- Grazing and pasture management

- Animal handling

- Supplement feeding programmes

- Breeding and herd/flock management

- General farm operations

 

What you'll gain

- Comprehensive training and structured onboarding.

- Ongoing mentorship from experienced technical specialists.

- Exposure to leading livestock producers.

- Hands-on experience in animal nutrition and technical advisory.

- Excellent career development opportunities within a growing agricultural business.

- The opportunity to make a real impact in the livestock industry.

 

If you're passionate about agriculture, enjoy working with farmers, and want to build a long-term career in the extensive ruminant industry, we'd love to hear from you.

 

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