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Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming and farm management activities involving the cultivation of broadacre crops and the breeding and raising of livestock.

Also known as: Farmer and Grazier

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Visas for Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer

Skilled Work Regional (491)Skilled Employer Regional (494)

Main tasks

  • Grows broadacre crops, and breeds and raises animals for the production of food, wool, skins, milk or eggs
  • Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of livestock, including by providing pastures, fodder and water
  • Plans and maintains broadacre crop production by selecting seed and coordinating cultivation, fertilising, watering and crop health strategies
  • Develops and oversees strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
  • Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of broadacre crop and livestock farming infrastructure, such as equipment, machinery, sheds, and water supply and irrigation systems
  • Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
  • Maintains and evaluates records of broadacre crop and livestock farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
  • Manages broadacre crop and livestock farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise broadacre crop and livestock farm staff and contractors

Specialisations

Cattle and Wheat FarmerSheep and Wheat Farmer

State nomination

5 state(s) nominate Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:

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