The forecast for tertiary education graduates in agriculture in the UK shows a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028, starting at 0.85 in 2024 and decreasing to 0.82 by 2028. In 2023, the value stood slightly higher than 0.85. The year-on-year change remains relatively minor, with the percentage variation in each subsequent year reflecting this steady decrease. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) depicts a gradual decline in the number of graduates.
Future trends to watch for include changes in agricultural industry demands, potential technological advancements in farming education, and alterations in student interest towards agriculture as a career, which could further influence the numbers of graduates.
