Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care - Supporting employers and organisations

At City & Guilds, we collaborate with a wide range of key industry experts and employers to ensure the skills employers need are met for a more productive workforce.

We formed employer and industry validation groups to demonstrate our commitment to meeting employers' needs in the Land-based Services industry.

The validation groups comprise employers, professional associations, and other sector bodies and specialists to ensure our products and services are fit for purpose and meet the requirements of our industries.

Please expand the accordions below for more information on the occupational specialisms our employer and industry group members and partners support.

Animal Care and Management

Animal Care and Management/Animal Care and Science

The animal care industry is worth £1 billion to the UK economy. Within it, there are approximately 13,000 businesses made up of 78,000 employees and a high number of volunteers. It is a diverse industry with sub-specialisms which include boarding kennels, catteries, breeders, training, grooming, animal welfare charities, zoos, wildlife parks, public services, and performing animals in film and television.

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Industry bodies

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Agriculture, Land Management and Production

Crop Production

Within the UK agriculture industry there are 150,000 businesses which make up 6% of all UK businesses. These businesses employ 660,000 people across crop and livestock. Crop production businesses focus on managing field crops, for example businesses who deal with wheat, oats, peas, oilseed rape and grass for your livestock, and container grown crops such as fruit, salads and vegetables.

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Floristry

The floristry industry is predominantly retail and has specialisms within it to cover events; floral design, creation, retail, wholesale, and delivery. It is made up of 8,400 businesses that are mainly micro-businesses and contribute £1.5 million to the UK.

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Ornamental and Environmental Horticulture and Landscaping

Horticulture, landscaping and sports turf plays a crucial role in the design, construction, management, and maintenance of the UK, employing around 172,000 people. Specialisms include landscaping, sports, golf, botanical gardens, parks.

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Land-based Engineering

The land-based engineering industry in the UK is worth £4 billion. It is made up of approximately 3,350 businesses and 22,850 employees. The business types include dealerships, manufacturers, ground care, forestry, and garden machinery dealers and manufacturers.

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Livestock Production

Within the UK agriculture industry there are 150,000 businesses which make up 6% of all UK businesses. These businesses employ 660,000 people across crop and livestock. Livestock production businesses include managing dairy cows, cattle for beef, sheep for wool and lamb, pigs, and poultry. It also includes managing crops for your livestock.

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Trees and Woodlands

The trees and woodlands industry includes the specialisms of forestry, arboriculture, harvesting and timber processing businesses. It contributes more than £286 million to the UK economy and employs an estimated 22,452 people through 3,920 businesses.