• planning and coordinating the operation of hatcheries to produce fish fry, seed oysters, crayfish, marron and prawns taking into account environmental and market factors
• monitoring the environment to maintain optimal growing conditions
• identifying and controlling environmental toxins and diseases
• monitoring stock growth rates to determine when to harvest
• transporting fish, crayfish, marron, prawns and sticks of seed oysters to new tanks, ponds, cages and floating net pens
• directing and overseeing the harvesting, grading and packaging of fish, oysters and other aquatic stock
• organising the sale, purchase and transportation of fish stock
• 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

Specialisation: 

• Fish Farmer
• Hatchery Manager (Fish)
• Mussel Farmer
• Oyster Farmer
• Seafood Farmer

1212 Crop Farmers

Description:

• CROP FARMERS plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow crops.
• Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs planting, cultivating and harvesting activities to grow flowering and foliage plants.

Skill Level: 1

Related Occupation:

• 121211 Cotton Grower
• 121212 Flower Grower
• 121213 Fruit or Nut Grower
• 121214 Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ)
• 121215 Grape Grower
• 121216 Mixed Crop Farmer
• 121217 Sugar Cane Grower
• 121218 Turf Grower
• 121221 Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)
• 121299 Crop Farmers nec

121211 COTTON GROWER

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow cotton.

Skill Level: 1

121212 FLOWER GROWER

Alternative Title: Floriculturist

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs planting, cultivating and harvesting activities to grow flowering and foliage plants.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Market Gardener (Flowers) (Aus)

121213 FRUIT OR NUT GROWER

Alternative Title: Fruit or Nut Farm Manager

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow fruit and nuts.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Market Gardener (Fruit) (Aus)
• Olive Grower
• Orchardist

121214 GRAIN, OILSEED OR PASTURE GROWER (AUS) / FIELD CROP GROWER (NZ)

Alternative Title:Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Farm Manager (Aus)

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow grain, oilseed, protein and pasture crops.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Lucerne Farmer
• Soybean Grower (Aus)
• Wheat Farmer

121215 GRAPE GROWER
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow table or wine grapes.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Viticulturist

121217 SUGAR CANE GROWER

Alternative Title: Sugar Cane Farm Manager

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow sugar cane.

Skill Level: 1

121218 TURF GROWER

Alternative Title: Turf Farmer

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow turf.

Skill Level: 1

121221 VEGETABLE GROWER (AUS) / MARKET GARDENER (NZ)

Alternative Title: 

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Market Gardener (Vegetables) (Aus)

121299 CROP FARMERS NEC
This occupation group covers Crop Farmers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

• Coffee Grower (Aus)
• Duboisia Farmer (Aus)
• Ginger Farmer
• Hop Farmer
• Tea Tree Farmer
• Tobacco Grower
• Tree Farmer

1213 Livestock Farmers

LIVESTOCK FARMERS plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with 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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks:

• 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

Related Occupations:

• 121311 Apiarist
• 121312 Beef Cattle Farmer
• 121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer
• 121314 Deer Farmer
• 121315 Goat Farmer
• 121316 Horse Breeder
• 121317 Mixed Livestock Farmer
• 121318 Pig Farmer
• 121321 Poultry Farmer
• 121322 Sheep Farmer
• 121399 Livestock Farmers nec

121311 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.

Skill Level: 1

121312 BEEF CATTLE FARMER

Alternative Titles: 

• Beef Cattle Farm Manager
• Beef Cattle Grazier

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

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Stud Beef Cattle Farmer

121313 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.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

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

121314 DEER FARMER

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

Skill Level: 1

121315 GOAT FARMER

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

Skill Level: 1

121316 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.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

Stud Master/Mistress

121317 MIXED LIVESTOCK FARMER

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

Skill Level: 1

121318 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.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Pig Breeder

121321 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.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Chicken Meat Producer
• Egg Producer
• Hatchery Manager (Poultry)

121322 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.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Stud Sheep Farmer
• Wool Grower

121399 LIVESTOCK FARMERS NEC

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

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

121411 MIXED CROP AND LIVESTOCK FARMER

MIXED CROP AND LIVESTOCK FARMERS plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to both grow crops and to breed and raise livestock.

Alternative Title: Farmer and Grazier

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with 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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks:

• planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops and livestock
• breeding and raising livestock for the production of meat, wool, skins, milk or eggs, and growing grain, seed crops, vegetables, fruit or nuts
• monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock
• providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
• selecting and purchasing seed for planting, planning and implementing breeding programs
• directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising, and pest and weed control
• maintaining farm buildings, 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, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
• may select, train and supervise staff and contractors

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Cattle and Wheat Framer
• Sheep and Wheat Farmer