Livestock Farmers

Livestock Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock for the production of breeding stock, milk, eggs, meat, honey, wool and hair.

**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:**

- breeding and raising livestock for the production of honey, meat, milk, skins, eggs and wool - overseeing and undertaking breeding, feeding and nutrition programs - monitoring and maintaining the health, welfare and condition of livestock, including developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks - providing water, and providing and growing pastures and fodder crops to maintain livestock health and condition - organising farming operations and routines such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce - directing and overseeing general farming activities including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as fences, sheds, pens, water supply systems and irrigation infrastructure - organising 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 including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management - may select, train and supervise staff and contractors