Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers
ANZSCO 1214
28,300
17%
24%
56 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.
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About this career
Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to both grow crops and to breed and raise livestock.
What they typically do
- Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops and livestock
- Breeding and raising livestock for the production of meat, wool, skins, milk or eggs, and growing grain, seed crops, vegetables, fruit or nuts
- Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock
- Providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
- Selecting and purchasing seed for planting, planning and implementing breeding programs
- Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising, and pest and weed control
- Maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
- Organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
- Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
- Managing business capital, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
- May select, train and supervise staff and contractors
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers.
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