Mixed Crop & Livestock Farmer ANZSCO 121411: Job & Visas

Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer ANZSCO 121411

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:

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.

Additional tasks may include

Decide or advise on the kind of crops to be grown and the area to be sown or planted.
Plan and manage the production and marketing of crops from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors.
Select and plant seeds, seedlings, bulbs and graft new varieties to root stocks.
Maintain crops by cultivating soil, de-budding, pruning and maintaining optimal growing conditions.
Organise and conduct farming operations such as collecting, sorting, grading and packaging produce.
Organise the sale, purchase and transportation of produce.
Direct and oversee general farming activities such as fertilising, pest and weed control and maintain farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems.
Plan crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand.
Recruit, coordinate and direct farm workers.
Manage business capital, maintain and evaluate records of farming activities and monitor market activity.
Plan activities to minimise environmental degradation, monitor environmental effects of farming activities and repair existing damage through programs such as tree planting.

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Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer

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Skill Level:	1
Alternative Title:	Farmer and Grazier
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	121411

Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

A Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer ANZSCO 121411 is a professional who plans, coordinates, organises, controls and performs all the farming operations to both grow crops and to breed and raise livestock. They are responsible for planning, planting, preparing soil, fertilising, pest and weed control, harvesting, sorting, and marketing of crops. They monitor and maintain the health and condition of the livestock. They are also responsible for organising and conducting the sales, purchase and transportation activities of the livestock and products. They also manage the capital of the business and financial records and monitor market activities. They also supervise work and staff and recruit new employees to fulfil the labour requirements and train them.

The work of a Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer involves selecting stock, implementing breeding programs, and raising animals. They also direct and oversee general farming and production activities. They monitor the marketing trends to manage and maintain the production accordingly. If you want to work in this occupation, then you will be required to fulfil certain criteria. Additionally, you will be required to have an AQF Bachelor degree or higher and at least one year of work experience in the relevant or nominated occupation. To work under this occupation having deep knowledge of farming, livestock management and business management skills is required.