ANZSCO ID 12
Farmers and Farm Managers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations involving aquaculture, broadacre crops, horticultural crops, and livestock.
Tasks
- 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
Job Titles
- 1211 Aquaculture Farmers
- 1213 Livestock Farmers
- 1215 Broadacre Crop Growers
- 1216 Horticultural Crop Growers
- 1217 Mixed Production Farmers
Study Pathways
Workers normally have at least 5 years of relevant experience (that’s a skill level equal to a Bachelor Degree or higher). Many workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.
Find a VET provider here.
Soft Skills
- creativity
- ‘thinking out of the box’
- teamwork
- reliability
- assertiveness
- good problem solving
- good communication skills
- flexibility
- good time management
- responsibility
- leadership
