Group
Unit Group

1217 Mixed Production Farmers

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ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Reference period
2021
Released
23/11/2021

1217 Mixed Production Farmers

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.

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:

  • 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

Occupations:

  • 121711 Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer
  • 121799 Mixed Production Farmers nec

121711 Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer

Alternative Title:

  • Farmer and Grazier

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming 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

121799 Mixed Production Farmers nec

This occupation group covers Mixed Production Farmers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 1

 

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