Industry
Expertise
We recruit skilled professionals across key agricultural sectors, connecting employers with talent that drives growth and innovation.
Food & Farming
Placing professionals across the food supply chain from farm production to processing.
Dairy & Livestock
Connecting dairy farms with skilled professionals in herd management, milk production, and farm operations.
Fruit
Supporting growers and fresh produce businesses with talent across production, operations, packing, and commercial roles.
Animal Feed & Nutrition
Recruiting nutritionists, formulators, and production specialists for the feed industry.
Transport & Logistics
Connecting agricultural businesses with logistics experts, drivers, and supply chain professionals.
Pig & Poultry
Finding experts in livestock management, animal welfare, and production optimization.
Machinery & Engineering
Sourcing skilled engineers, mechanics, and operators for agricultural machinery and equipment.
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The Difference
Talent Agri is a specialist agricultural recruitment agency serving employers and professionals across UK dairy, horticulture, livestock, farming and food production.
The agency provides permanent recruitment, retained executive search and targeted job advertising across operational, technical, commercial and management roles.
Built on extensive agricultural recruitment experience, Talent Agri focuses on practical sector knowledge, targeted headhunting and long-term recruitment support for businesses across the UK.
Precision Over Volume
We invest time understanding each business, its culture, and long-term objectives before beginning any search.
Lasting Partnerships
Building long-term relationships with clients and candidates while maintaining a strong reputation for professionalism.
Industry Expertise
Deep agricultural knowledge and well-established sector networks enable us to identify and engage the best candidates.
Quality Placements
Delivering high-quality placements that support the future of agriculture with carefully considered solutions.
Ethical Recruitment
Industry-leading standards built on compliance, fairness, and trusted relationships.
Tailored Recruitment
Solutions
From permanent hiring to retained search and targeted job advertising, we offer recruitment services designed around the needs of the agricultural sector.
For Employers
Permanent Recruitment
Talent Agri's permanent recruitment service places qualified agricultural candidates on a contingency basis — no fee is charged until a successful hire is made. The process covers role scoping, targeted candidate search, skills and compliance vetting, cultural-fit assessment, and post-placement support for 12 weeks.
- No fee until a successful hire
- Targeted candidate search
- Skills and compliance vetting
- 12 weeks post-placement support
Retained Search
Retained search is Talent Agri's dedicated placement service for senior, specialist, or hard-to-fill agricultural roles. Clients pay an upfront engagement fee that commits a dedicated consultant to the search on an exclusive basis. The service is designed for farm manager, director, and technical specialist roles where general job advertising is unlikely to reach the right candidates.
- Dedicated consultant
- Exclusive engagement
- Senior and specialist roles
- Reaches beyond job adverts
Job Advertising
Talent Agri's targeted job advertising service places role listings on sector-specific agricultural job boards and professional networks. Suitable for mid-level and operational roles where active candidate pools exist. Talent Agri manages copy, targeting, and initial candidate screening.
- Sector-specific job boards
- Professional networks
- Copy and targeting managed
- Initial candidate screening
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At Talent Agri, you are not just another candidate; you are our priority. We are your trusted partner in finding the perfect role with personalised support every step of the way.
Personalised Engagement
From our first call, we understand your career goals and only share opportunities that genuinely match your aspirations.
Expert Guidance
Ongoing support, feedback, and thorough preparation for each opportunity throughout your journey.
Exclusive Resources
Industry insights, exclusive job openings, interview preparation, and professional CV review services.
What Our Clients
Say About Us
Building long-term relationships through professionalism, reliability, and delivering high-quality placements.
“Talent Agri understood exactly what we needed. They took time to learn our business culture and delivered candidates who were not just skilled, but a perfect fit for our team. Their attention to detail is exceptional.”
James Richardson
Farm Operations Director • Richardson Farms Ltd
Trusted by agricultural businesses across the UK
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Your Next Opportunity?
Whether you are an employer seeking talent or a professional looking for your next role, we are here to help.
Contact Information
Reach out to discuss your recruitment needs. We are here to provide tailored solutions for the agricultural sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talent Agri?
Talent Agri is a UK specialist agricultural recruitment agency placing skilled professionals across dairy, livestock, horticulture, food production, machinery, and related farming sectors. The agency serves both employers seeking permanent or retained search placements and candidates looking for agricultural career opportunities.
What sectors does Talent Agri recruit for?
Talent Agri recruits across seven UK agricultural sectors: Dairy & Livestock, Food & Farming, Fruit & Horticulture, Animal Feed & Nutrition, Transport & Logistics, Pig & Poultry, and Machinery & Engineering.
How does Talent Agri find agricultural candidates?
Talent Agri combines direct headhunting, sector-specific advertising and industry outreach with a detailed database of skilled agricultural candidates built across the UK sector.
What is the difference between permanent recruitment and retained search?
Permanent recruitment is a contingency placement service — Talent Agri presents candidates and charges a fee only on successful hire. Retained search is an exclusive, fee-upfront engagement where Talent Agri commits dedicated resource to fill a senior or hard-to-fill role.
How long does agricultural recruitment take?
Permanent placements typically complete within 4–8 weeks depending on role seniority and candidate availability. Retained searches for senior management and specialist roles may take 8–12 weeks to ensure a quality shortlist.
Does Talent Agri recruit outside the UK?
Talent Agri focuses primarily on UK-based agricultural roles, serving employers and candidates across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.