Recruit expert talent for agriculture and aquaculture
The UK has world-leading technological expertise in agriculture and aquaculture.
Talent locations
Agriculture
Norfolk and Suffolk, East England
Norfolk and Suffolk’s plant science research base is globally recognised. Businesses can tap into a pool of highly skilled students and researchers.
World-leading universities in the region, such as the University of East Anglia, University of Suffolk and University of Cambridge have strong collaborative research links with institutions and companies located in centres like Norwich Research Park.
Greater Lincolnshire, East Midlands of England
The area has expertise in AI, robotics, engineering, crop science, environmental, food manufacturing, product development and supply chains. The Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology is a world leader.
Aquaculture
South West England
Investors can take advantage of the strong existing marine and engineering expertise, and to collaborate with established members of the aquaculture industry in the South West.
The Dorset region excels in a diverse range of technologies across the supply chain, including nutrition, big data and AI and processing and automation.
Scotland
Scotland’s natural resource advantage combines with excellent husbandry skills and a drive to grow sustainably.
The Scottish fisheries industry works closely with research organisations such as the Scottish Association for Marine Science and Stirling University’s Aquaculture Institute to innovate and bring on new aquaculture and fisheries talent.
Recruitment agencies
Find out more about recruiting specialist staff on the websites of recruiters such as:
You can search the UK Investment Support Directory to find recruitment specialists with experience in finding the right staff for your business in the UK.
There’s also a list of specialist recruitment consultants on the Recruitment & Employment Confederation website.
Expertise through knowledge transfer
The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme provides opportunities for businesses who have an idea, but do not have all the talent needed to develop it. The scheme can link your company with an academic or research organisation, providing you with the services of a graduate as an associate.
A KTP is part-funded by a grant, with a contribution also made by the company.