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Get a better understanding of what it's like to work in the UK's highly valued soft fruit industry.
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Virtual work shadowing: Modern high-tech fruit farming

Virtual work shadowing: Modern high-tech fruit farming

Find out what it's really like to work in the UK's high-tech soft fruit sector with this virtual work shadowing experience.
Get a better understanding of what it's like to work in the UK's highly valued soft fruit industry.

What is "virtual work shadowing"?

Virtual work shadowing combines video site tours, narrated footage of the tasks and responsibilities involved in the industry, plus interviews with people working in those roles.

After watching these videos you can build on your understanding of the industry by taking on the suggested research and comprehension questions.

This experience should take about 60 minutes to complete.

This programme contains video material previously featured in our Virtual Work Experience in Agriculture and Horticulture course, produced in collaboration with SpringPod which was available until spring 2025.

British strawberries are a highly valued product, known around the world for their flavour and quality.

Start your virtual work shadowing experience

Take the first step in your virtual work shadowing experience by answering a few questions about the sector - and see if any of the facts surprise you!
British strawberries are a highly valued product, known around the world for their flavour and quality.
Many people may be surprised by the scale of operations in the Englaish soft fruit industry.

Information for careers influencers

The suite of videos provided in this virtual work shadowing experience are supported by contextual research and comprehension activities to allow the user to explore many of the requirements of careers input best practice as highlighted by the Gatsby Benchmarks.

This programme has been curated to take about 60 minutes to complete, however there are opportunities for careers seekers to explore more additional content as part of this experience, should they wish.