Knowledge and skills attractive for the employers of the organic sector: A survey across Europe
Author(s)
Briz, Teresa
Von Fragstein Und Niemsdorff, Peter
Radicetti, Emanuele
Uusitalo, Eeva
Date Issued
2020
Type
article
Volume
35
Issue
6
Start Page
710
End Page
719
Abstract
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2019. In all countries, the organic sector of the agricultural industry is increasing, with Europe traditionally leading this trend. A survey of different stakeholders (employers) was carried out in 2015 in seven European countries to evaluate the employment market for the organic agricultural industry in Europe. Results indicate the willingness to employ qualified graduates. From the employers' perspective, the most desirable knowledge skills among the graduates of organic agricultural studies include plant production, food quality and plant protection. Further, the study revealed the work skills most desired by the employers are practical expertise, teamwork and problem-solving, and the most important method of learning is cooperation with enterprises (internships/training) in the organic agricultural sector.