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Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer

OSCA 151332·ANZSCO 121711

Employed

18,900

Part-time share

18.3%

Female share

26.7%

Median age

56 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Diploma of Agriculture, Certificate IV in Agribusiness, and Diploma of Agribusiness Management.

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About this career

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming and farm management activities involving the cultivation of broadacre crops and the breeding and raising of livestock.

What they typically do

  • Grows broadacre crops, and breeds and raises animals for the production of food, wool, skins, milk or eggs
  • Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of livestock, including by providing pastures, fodder and water
  • Plans and maintains broadacre crop production by selecting seed and coordinating cultivation, fertilising, watering and crop health strategies
  • Develops and oversees strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
  • Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of broadacre crop and livestock farming infrastructure, such as equipment, machinery, sheds, and water supply and irrigation systems
  • Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
  • Maintains and evaluates records of broadacre crop and livestock farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
  • Manages broadacre crop and livestock farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise broadacre crop and livestock farm staff and contractors

Where they work

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer.