Mixed Crop Farmer ANZSCO 121216: Job, Salary & Visas

Mixed Crop Farmer ANZSCO Code: 121216

A mixed crop farmer is someone who grows a variety of crops. They work to manage the productivity of different crops and sometimes manage different crops on the same land at the same time. They use the farm equipment and hand tools to prepare soil and growing mediums, plant, manage and harvest crops. They perform their daily tasks on farms or market gardens and are generally in rural areas. They start their work in early mornings and spending long hours is usual during harvest and planting. This profession suits people who work well within a team and have the ability to operate and control farm equipment. If someone has Basic English and an interest in farm production and agriculture or horticulture, this will be a great career for them.

A mixed crop farmer does multiple tasks every day, which involve leading the production and marketing of crops, soil preparation, crop harvesting and taking knowledge of market and environmental factors. They do farming work like collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce and organising the sale, purchase and dispatch of produce. They maintain and calculate records of farming activities, watch market activity and plan crop preparation and production to fulfill contract requirements and market demand. They also manage business capital such as budgeting, taxation, debt, loan management and select, train and oversee staff and contractors.

Job by: Rashid Khan

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Skill Level:	1
Alternative Title:	Mixed Farming Operator
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	121216

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

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).

Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most fields in this unit group have a level of skill proportional to a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. A minimum of five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some examples, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification ANZSCO Skill Level 1. This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated profession.

Tasks 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.