Chile
A Land of Possibilities
From the Andes to the Pacific.
Chile offers one of the most distinctive agricultural environments in South America.
Stretching from the world's driest desert in the north to the forests and pastures of Patagonia in the south, Chile's extraordinary geography creates a remarkable diversity of agricultural systems.
Its strong export-oriented agricultural sector, internationally recognised wine industry, high-value fruit production and growing focus on technology and sustainable resource management make Chile an exciting destination for agricultural students, graduates and young professionals.
An AGPEX program in Chile gives you the opportunity to learn, develop and gain hands-on agricultural experience while experiencing a country where agriculture has adapted to challenging environments and demanding international markets.
Why Chile?
Chile offers a different perspective on agricultural production.
Chile offers a different perspective on agricultural production.
Here, agriculture operates within a unique combination of geography, export markets, water constraints, technology and environmental diversity.
You could experience vineyards in a Mediterranean valley, explore intensive fruit production, learn about advanced irrigation systems or discover livestock farming in the south.
For participants interested in high-value crops, agricultural technology, sustainability and international agribusiness, Chile offers a particularly diverse agricultural environment.
An experience in Chile is an opportunity to develop practical skills, discover an export-oriented agricultural industry and experience a country unlike anywhere else in South America.
🏔️ From the Andes to the Pacific
Experience agriculture across a country shaped by mountains, oceans, valleys, deserts and Mediterranean climates.
🍇 World-class viticulture
Discover internationally recognised wine regions and gain practical experience across vineyard and winery operations.
🍎 High-value fruit production
Explore Chile's export-oriented fruit industry, including modern orchards, irrigation, harvesting and post-harvest systems.
💧 Agriculture in challenging environments
Learn how farmers manage water, climate and natural resources where efficient and sustainable production is essential.
🛰️ Innovation & technology
Explore precision agriculture, irrigation technology, agricultural data, protected production and other technologies supporting modern Chilean farming.
💼 Professional & paid experience
Take part in a paid agricultural program designed around your experience, interests and professional goals.
Experience Chile's crop production systems across its agricultural valleys and southern farming regions. Depending on the host, placements may involve wheat, maize, oats, barley, rapeseed and other field crops, with opportunities in agronomy, crop management, soil health and farm operations.
🌱 Arable & Field Crops
Experience one of Chile's most internationally recognised agricultural industries. Placements may involve vineyard management, irrigation, canopy management, plant protection, harvesting, winemaking, quality control and sustainable vineyard practices.
🍇 Viticulture & Wine
Chile's fruit industry offers a wide range of professional opportunities, particularly in export-oriented production. Depending on the host, participants may gain experience with cherries, grapes, apples, pears, berries, stone fruit, citrus and other crops, as well as irrigation, fertigation, integrated pest management, harvesting and post-harvest management.
🍎 Horticulture & Fruit Production
Explore livestock and dairy production in Chile's central and southern regions. Placements may involve beef and dairy cattle, pasture management, animal nutrition, herd management, breeding and sustainable livestock production.