Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has for the development of specialist careers advice for people who are considering study and careers in agricultural technologies.

The careers strategy recognises the importance of attracting more young people into a wide range of careers and will create more high quality interactions between schools and employers. This should include agriculture-based industries and employers where appropriate, so that young people can be inspired about a broad range of opportunities.

The National Careers Service provides independent, professional advice on careers, skills and the labour market. The website includes information factsheets on more than 130 industry areas and nearly 800 job profiles, including some agriculture-based industries and jobs.