Farmers and Farm Managers (ANZSCO 12) are professionals who are responsible for planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, and performing various farming operations in Australia. These operations may include aquaculture, broadacre crops, horticultural crops, and livestock.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in this sub-major group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, in some cases, at least five years of relevant experience can be substituted for a formal qualification. Additionally, 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 operation of hatcheries and crop production
• Breeding and raising livestock and aquatic stock
• Monitoring and maintaining the health of stock
• Identifying and controlling environmental toxins, weeds, pests, and diseases
• Organizing and conducting farming operations such as maintaining buildings, water supply systems, and equipment
• Managing business capital, monitoring market activity, and planning production to meet contract requirements and market demand

Subcategories:

There is a subcategory within this occupation called 121 Farmers and Farm Managers.