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Sector-specific competencies

Sector-specific competencies

Here you can find more detail on the competencies you need in your sector. They're called sector-specific as they're relevant to the sector you're working in or want to work in. 

Use our graphic to find out more about the core competencies and behaviours in our framework.

Our Capability Framework

Each sector within agriculture and horticulture has a different set of competencies to reflect the variety of tasks and challenges they face.

These specialist areas are Arable, Horticulture, Livestock and Poultry.

You can find out more about each of these four sector-specific competency areas below.
Plant health and crop production, soil management, sustainability, the environment, and harvesting are all key specialisms for arable growers.
Fruit and crop production, plant health, soil management, sustainability, the environment and harvesting are all key specialisms in horticulture.
The welfare and nutrition of livestock and the handling of their waste are all key specialisms for those working with livestock.
Bird welfare and nutrition, as well as the management of their waste, are key specialisms for those working with poultry.