🌾Paid Agricultural Internships in Denmark
A high-value international training opportunity for currently enrolled agricultural students.
Gain paid, hands-on experience in Denmark’s world-leading agricultural sector while strengthening your practical skills, enhancing your CV, and building an international network.
These internships are exclusively for full-time agricultural students whose degree programme includes a mandatory internship (praktik), ensuring structured, high-quality workplace training.
Applicants must remain actively enrolled throughout the entire internship period. Graduated students—and students who complete their studies before or during the internship—are not eligible.
What We Offer
At agri LIDA®, you’ll gain paid, hands-on experience on modern Danish farms while applying your agricultural knowledge in a professional working environment.
Working alongside experienced farmers, you’ll learn modern production methods, use advanced agricultural technology, and develop the practical skills employers value.
By combining academic studies with real-world training, you’ll gain international experience, strengthen your CV, and prepare for a successful career in modern agriculture.
Financial & Practical Benefits
- Employment Contract – Receive a formal internship employment contract before your placement begins.
- Regulated Monthly Salary – Earn a salary in accordance with Danish collective agreements.
- Work–Life Balance – Typically work 37 hours per week with paid rest days.
- Paid Vacation – Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave plus a 12.5% holiday allowance.
- Accommodation Included – Private accommodation arranged by your host farm before arrival.
- Healthcare Coverage – Access free Danish public healthcare and paid sick leave after CPR registration.
Grow Through Daily Learning
- 12–18 Month Internship – Gain hands-on experience throughout a full farming cycle.
- Advanced Livestock Farming – Train on modern dairy or swine farms using automated technologies and high animal welfare standards.
- Modern Crop Production – Work with advanced machinery, GPS-guided equipment, and precision farming systems.
- Sustainability & Innovation – Learn from a global leader in sustainable agriculture and renewable energy.
- Official Internship Certificate – Receive a certificate documenting your practical training and professional experience upon successful completion.
🌾 Who Can Apply?
Applicants from most countries can apply directly to agri LIDA®.
Important Exceptions
In certain countries, applications are only accepted through an official agri LIDA® partner or representative. This required pathway ensures that you receive:
- Local Support – Guidance throughout the application process.
- Document Verification– Accurate verification of your credentials.
- Regulatory Compliance – Compliance with programme and immigration requirements.
Please Note: If agri LIDA® has not yet appointed an official partner in a country where this requirement applies, we are unable to process applications until a partnership has been established.
Eligibility requirements.
To ensure successful internship placements and compliance with Danish regulations, all applicants must meet the programme’s eligibility requirements. These criteria help ensure that participants are well prepared to live and work in Denmark while gaining valuable practical training in agriculture.
If you meet the programme’s eligibility criteria, you are welcome to apply — and we look forward to receiving your application.
Why Choose agri LIDA?®
Full Support From Start to Finish
- Personal Guidance – Kristina and Ove support you throughout the entire journey, from application to your return home.
- Trusted Host Farms – Train at carefully selected, officially approved Danish farms focused on safety, learning, and mentorship.
- Paperwork Assistance – Receive support with contracts, visa applications, and programme administration.
- Ongoing Support – Stay connected with our team throughout your internship in Denmark.