Mixed Livestock Farmer

Overview

Mixed Livestock Farmers breed and raise a variety of livestock.

Day-to-day

• breeds and raises animals for the production of meat, milk, and skins and a variety of other products
• maintains the health and condition of livestock
• provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
• moves livestock to optimise feeding opportunities
• conducts farming operations such as mustering, drenching, shearing and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
• directs and oversees general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
• maintains fences, equipment and water supply systems
• organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
• evaluates records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production
• manages business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• may select, train and supervise staff and contractors.

Considerations

• physically demanding
• requires driving
• working outdoors.