Livestock Farmers

Livestock Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock.

Most occupations in this unit group typically require 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.

Tasks Include:

• breeding and raising livestock for the production of honey, meat, milk, skins, eggs and wool
• monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock
• providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
• moving livestock to optimise feeding opportunities
• organising and conducting farming operations such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
• directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
• maintaining fences, equipment and water supply systems
• organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
• maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
• managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• may select, train and supervise staff and contractors

Occupations:

• Apiarist 
• Beef Cattle Farmer 
• Dairy Cattle Farmer 
• Deer Farmer 
• Goat Farmer 
• Horse Breeder 
• Mixed Livestock Farmer 
• Pig Farmer 
• Poultry Farmer 
• Sheep Farmer 
• Livestock Farmers nec

Apiarist

Alternative Title:

• Beekeeper

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and operates apiaries to produce honey, queen bee pollen, beeswax and royal jelly, breed queen bees and pollinate crops.

Beef Cattle Farmer

Alternative Titles:

• Beef Cattle Farm Manager 
• ttle Grazier

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise beef cattle for meat and breeding stock.

Specialisation:

• Stud Beef Cattle Farmer

Dairy Cattle Farmer

Alternative Title:

• Dairy Cattle Farm Manager

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise dairy cattle for milk, meat and breeding stock.

Specialisations:

• Share Dairy Farmer (Aus) / Sharemilker (NZ) 
• Stud Dairy Cattle Farmer

Deer Farmer

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise deer for meat, velvet, hides and breeding stock.

Goat Farmer

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise goats for fibre, milk, meat and breeding stock.

Horse Breeder

Alternative Title:

• Horse Stud Manager

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise horses for competition, dressage, eventing, showjumping, riding for pleasure and working.

Specialisation:

• Stud Master/Mistress

Mixed Livestock Farmer

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise a variety of livestock.

Pig Farmer

Alternative Title:

• Pig Farm Manager

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise pigs for meat and breeding stock.

Specialisation:

• Pig Breeder

Poultry Farmer

Alternative Title:

• Poultry Farm Manager

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise chickens, turkeys, ducks and other poultry for eggs, meat and breeding stock.

Specialisations:

• Egg Producer 
• Hatchery Manager (Poultry)

Sheep Farmer

Alternative Title:

• Sheep Farm Manager

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise sheep for wool, meat and breeding stock.

Specialisations:

• Stud Sheep Farmer 
• Wool Grower

Livestock Farmers Nec

This occupation group covers Livestock Farmers not elsewhere classified.

Occupations in this group include:

• Alpaca Farmer 
• Crocodile Farmer (Aus) 
• Dog Breeder
• Emu Farmer (Aus) 
• Llama Farmer 
• Ostrich Farmer