Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer – ANZSCO 121711

Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform faming and farm management activities involving the cultivation of broadacre crops and the breeding and raising of livestock.
Skill Level: 1

Specialisations

Cattle and Wheat Farmer
Sheep and Wheat Farmer

Potential Visa Pathways for Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer

Important: This occupation was released on 21 November 2021. The Department of Home Affairs is yet to announce the eligible visa pathways for this occupation. This page will be updated once more information is released.

Group: 1217 Mixed Production Farmers

Description

Mixed Production Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations spanning two or more of the four different primary production areas – aquaculture, broadacre crops, horticultural crops, and livestock.

Tasks

Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of commodities from at least two of the following four different primary production areas – aquaculture, broadacre crops, horticultural crops, and livestock
Breeding and raising animals or aquatic stock for the production of food, wool, skins, milk or eggs, and growing grain, seed crops, vegetables, fruit or nuts
Monitoring and maintaining the health, welfare and condition of livestock or aquatic stock
Providing pastures, fodder and water to maintain animal health and condition
Planning crop production and selecting seed and plant stock
Maintaining crop production by coordinating and developing cultivating, fertilising, watering and crop health strategies and maintaining optimal growing conditions
Directing and overseeing general farming activities to maintain animal and crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks and controlling pests and weeds
Planning and overseeing the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as equipment, machinery, sheds and water supply systems and irrigation systems
Planning and coordinating the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
Overseeing data collection and analysis and farm technology systems
Managing business capital, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
May select, train and supervise staff and contractors

Skill Level

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). 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.

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