Come and see Careers Wales at the Royal Welsh Show 2026
We’re happy to be back at the Royal Welsh showground this year from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 July 2026.
Come and see us at stand 316 B - Avenue C!
We'll be on hand to inspire and inform visitors about opportunities in land-based careers, agriculture and forestry, showcasing the wide range of pathways available in the sector.
We'll also be partnering with Lantra as part of their Careers Hub, where young visitors can take part in a careers-related treasure hunt.
Explore career ideas
The farming, food and drink industries plays an important role in the national and global economy.
Around 85,000 people work in land-based and environmental industries in Wales. (Source: Lantra, 2026).
This number includes informal family workers, contractors, seasonal workers and specialised local services often missed by official statistics.
There’s a wide range of different job roles within these industries, all requiring different skill levels. Some of the areas you could work in include:
- Agriculture
- Food manufacture
- Food retail
- Packaging
- Transport and storage
- Catering and hospitality
- Food technology and development
- Marketing
- Science and engineering
- Finance
The farming, food and drink industries are facing challenges in the future, such as:
- Climate change affecting how some food is grown
- The need for food security so that people have access to enough, safe and nutritious food to lead healthy lives
- An increase in demand for food across the world
These industries will need people who are skilled, creative and innovative who can think differently to successfully face these challenges.
Skills in demand
More digital, science and environmental skills will be needed. There's been an increase in demand in Wales for:
- Environmental professionals - up 5%
- Biological scientists - up by 4%
- Conservation professionals - up by 4%
There are a range of different careers in this industry to choose from. Look at some of the jobs you could be doing:
Agroecologist
Agricultural Consultant
Agricultural Engineer
Farm Manager
Farm Worker
Food Scientist
Food Technologist
Soil Scientist
Stockperson
Urban Farmer
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