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What’s it like to be a Livestock Farmer?
Livestock farmers plan, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and
raise livestock such as beef or dairy cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry or other
breeds.
Livestock farmers may work on large or small enterprises. They spend much of
their time working outdoors and may need to travel between a number of
properties to manage activities.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Livestock Farmer earn an average of $860 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $44720 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- good at planning
- able to analyse and solve problems
- good organisational and supervisory skills
- good communication skills
- responsible approach and attitude
- able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions
- able to handle isolation and limited social contact
- able to handle animals with confidence and patience
- aptitude for working with computers and mechanical equipment
- able to work independently and as part of a team.
This job also involves:
Driving
Driving or piloting a powered vehicle on road, rail, water or in the air is an
essential or usual requirement of these jobs. Vehicles include cars, buses,
aeroplanes, trucks, forklifts, ships, boats, etc.
Dusty or polluted environment
The work environment in these jobs generally contains higher than average
levels of dust, pollen, fumes, gases or other matter which are likely to
aggravate respiratory illnesses such as asthma.
Handling chemicals/greasy items
These jobs involve the daily handling of substances which may cause irritation
to skin, eyes, etc., and may aggravate dermatitis or other medical conditions.
Heavy lifting
Daily lifting of items over 10 kilograms, with or without the use of
mechanical aids, is a requirement of these jobs.
Hot, cold or humid environment
These jobs are generally performed in an unusually hot, cold or humid
environment, so may be unsuitable for people who have diabetes or other
conditions aggravated by extremes of temperature or humidity.
Mainly outdoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day outdoors, exposed to the weather. They may report
back to an office, station, depot or other central site.
Physical effort
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs require daily physical
exertion, such as bending and twisting, lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing,
carrying or other effort where physical fitness is required. People with
heart, back or other conditions who should avoid physical strain may wish to
avoid these jobs.
Standing for long periods
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs are usually performed
standing up for periods of at least two hours at a stretch.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Skilled Trade Jobs
These jobs do not usually require completion of secondary education, however
further part-time study usually at Certificate III level, and on-the-job
training offered as an apprenticeship, is required.
Para Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of secondary education and/or
completion of some further study of a vocational nature, such as a Diploma or
an Advanced Diploma.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Biology
School subjects that include some aspect of BIOLOGY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a biology-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Rural Studies
School subjects that include some aspect of RURAL STUDIES provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an rural studies subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Livestock Farmer
Livestock farmers may perform the following tasks:
- breed and raise livestock for the production of meat, wool, skins, milk, eggs and honey
- monitor and maintain the health of stock, providing pasture and fodder to maintain appropriate nutrition levels
- move or rotate stock to optimise feeding opportunities
- organise and conduct farming operations such as catching and loading livestock, shearing, milking and sterilising machines
- direct and oversee general farming activities such as fertilising, pest and weed control
- manage business capital, maintain and evaluate records of farming activities, monitor market activity and plan production accordingly
- organise the grading, sale, purchase and transportation of produce
- inspect and maintain farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
- recruit and coordinate farm workers and direct them on crop growing and livestock raising
- plan activities to minimise environmental degradation, monitor environmental effects of farming activities and repair existing damage through programs such as tree planting.
Specialisations
Beef Cattle Farmer
A beef cattle farmer plans, coordinates and performs farming operations to
breed and raise beef cattle for the production of meat and breeding stock.
Poultry/Chicken Farmer
A poultry farmer plans, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed
and raise chickens, turkeys, ducks and other poultry for the production of
eggs and meat.
Pig Farmer
A pig farmer plans, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and
raise pigs for the production of meat and breeding stock.
Dairy Farmer
A dairy farmer plans, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and
raise dairy cattle for the production of milk, breeding stock and meat.
Mixed Livestock Farmer
A mixed livestock farmer plans, coordinates and performs farming operations to
breed and raise mixed livestock.
Sheep Farmer
A sheep farmer plans, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and
raise sheep for the production of wool, meat and breeding stock.