


Other Livestock Farmer
Overseer or Head Stockperson
Livestock Farm Worker
Edible Insect
Farmer
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Livestock Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate
and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock. Livestock includes
bees, both beef and dairy cattle,
pigs,
sheep, goats, horses, Alpacas, mules, asses,
buffalo, and camels; and, the raising of birds
commercially for meat or eggs -
Poultry Farmer (i.e., chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea
fowl, and squabs).
ANZSCO
ID: 1213
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Specialisations:
Knowledge, skills and attributes
Duties and Tasks
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coordinate and manage farming procedures,
including collecting livestock, washing, overseeing the shearing
process, and milking cows, as well as organising and packing produced
materials
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keep detailed records of livestock and farming
activities as well as movement of livestock and produce
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manage a comprehensive budget for farming
activities and manage livestock farming staff
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manage the overall operations of the farm
including managing the food supply, daily activity schedules, enclosure
and equipment maintenance, etc.
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oversee the health and development of livestock
to ensure they are getting appropriate food and developing appropriately
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plan production based on sale orders; facilitate
sales process with clients and transport livestock and produce
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breeding and raising livestock for the production
of honey, meat, milk, skins, eggs and wool
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providing pastures and fodder to maintain
appropriate nutritional levels
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moving livestock to optimise feeding
opportunities
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organising and conducting farming operations such
as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and
collecting, grading and packaging produce
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directing and overseeing general farming
activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising,
controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
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maintaining fences, equipment and water supply
systems
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organising the sale, purchase and transportation
of livestock and produce
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maintaining and evaluating records of farming
activities, monitoring market activity and planning production
accordingly
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managing business capital including budgeting,
taxation, debt and loan management
may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
Working conditions
Livestock Farmers typically work rotating schedules Mondays to Fridays and
may also work weekends to ensure the proper maintenance of the farm,
livestock and production. Livestock Farmers work in outdoor farm
environments with a variety of equipment and materials and should be
prepared to work on their feet for long hours at a time.
Education and training/entrance requirements
You can work as a Livestock Farmer without formal
qualifications, however, livestock farming experience is generally needed.
Training may also be available through VET (Vocational Education and
Training).
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