Mixed Livestock Farmers

Mixed Livestock Farmers breed and raise a variety of livestock.

What the job involves

• 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