Mixed Production Farmers are a crucial occupation in Australia, responsible for planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, and performing farming operations across multiple primary production areas. These areas include aquaculture, broadacre crops, horticultural crops, and livestock.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations within the Mixed Production Farmers unit group require a skill level commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. In some cases, relevant experience of at least five years may be accepted in place of a formal qualification. Additionally, some positions may require on-the-job training or additional experience 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 four primary production areas
• Breeding and raising animals or aquatic stock for food production
• Monitoring and maintaining the health, welfare, and condition of livestock or aquatic stock
• Providing pastures, fodder, and water to ensure animal health
• Planning crop production and selecting seed and plant stock
• Maintaining crop production by implementing cultivating, fertilizing, and watering strategies
• Overseeing general farming activities to maintain animal and crop health
• Planning and overseeing the provision and maintenance of infrastructure
• Coordinating the sale, purchase, and transportation of livestock and produce
• Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities
• Overseeing data collection, analysis, and farm technology systems
• Managing business capital and monitoring market activity
• 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

This occupation involves planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, and performing farming and farm management activities related to the cultivation of broadacre crops and the breeding and raising of livestock. Specializations within this occupation include Cattle and Wheat Farmer and Sheep and Wheat Farmer.

Skill Level: 1

121799 Mixed Production Farmers nec

This occupation group encompasses Mixed Production Farmers that are not classified elsewhere. These farmers play a vital role in the diverse agricultural landscape of Australia.

Skill Level: 1