Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Workers

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• patrolling inspecting and reporting on the condition of crops and livestock
• operating farm machines to cultivate plant fertilise spray and harvest field crops
• maintaining and repairing buildings machines fences plant and water systems
• loading and unloading seed grain fertilisers and livestock feed and loading field crops into transporters for marketing
• irrigating land for crop growth
• providing livestock with feed and water
• assisting with maintaining the health and welfare of livestock
• mustering and droving livestock to milking and shearing sheds and between paddocks to ensure sufficient feed is available.

If you’re interested in outdoor work such as growing plants or raising stock, you may be interested in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry.Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing includes a wide range of occupations, skills and activities. This industry has a massive undertaking supplying your local supermarket with numerous fresh meat, fruit and vegetables. There are lots of types of farming and specialty jobs – cane, cotton farming, beef and dairy, organic as well as all the supporting maintaining and selling farm machinery, just to name a few.

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