Sheep Farmers

Sheep Farmers breed and raise sheep for wool, meat and breeding stock.

What the job involves

• Breeds and raises livestock for the production of meat, fibre and milk

• Monitors and maintains the health and condition of livestock

• Provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels

• Moves livestock to optimise feeding opportunities

• Organises and conducts farming operations such as mustering, shearing and drenching 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

• Maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly

• Manages business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management

• May select, train and supervise staff and contractors