Sheep Farmer

Sheep Farmers breed and raise sheep for wool, meat and breeding stock.

• Breeds and raises livestock for the production of meat, fibre and milk.
• Monitors and maintains the health and condition of livestock.
• Provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels.
• Moves livestock to optimise feeding opportunities.
• Organises and conducts farming operations such as mustering, shearing and drenching livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce.
• Directs and oversees general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder.
• Maintains fences, equipment and water supply systems.
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce.
• Maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly.
• Manages business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management.
• May select, train and supervise staff and contractors.