Horticulture (Plantsmanship)
SRUC Scotland's Rural College
BSc (Hons) · 4 Years · Full-time · Edinburgh · 09/2025
Tariff points: 96/104
New workers start around £17,916. Normal pay is £33,052 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £56,705.
In the past year there were 40,064 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
Markets and arranges for the sale of crops, livestock and other farm or horticultural produce.
Plans intensity and sequence of farm or horticultural operations and orders seed, fertiliser, equipment and other supplies.
Decides or advises on the types of crops and/or produce to be grown or livestock raised.
Produces and maintains records of production, finance and breeding.
Determines financial, staffing and other short and long-term needs.
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Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.