Environment
& Agriculture
& Agriculture
There is a shift towards cleaner service activities because of growing concern about the environment and increasing legislation.
Challenges the industry faces:
Low number of farmers with practical and business skills, as well as environmental knowledge, that comply with the regulatory requirements.
Shortage of workers with agronomic competencies, as well as skill shortage in horticulture, landscape architecture and land-based engineering.
The sector employs around 1.3 million employees