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151332

151332 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.

Major group
1 Managers
Unit group
1513 Mixed Production and Aquaculture Farmers
Edition
OSCA 2024
Skill level
Level 1

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Role overview

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

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Occupation facts

Skill level
1
Major group
1 Managers
Sub-major group
15 Farmers and Farm Managers
Minor group
151 Broadacre, Horticultural and Mixed Production Farmers
Unit group
1513 Mixed Production and Aquaculture Farmers

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

Skill level guidance

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Industry context

Alternative titles

  • Farmer and Grazier

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Compare OSCA 151332 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code151332 Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer151331 Aquaculture Farmer151399 Mixed Production and Aquaculture Farmers nec
Official role definitionPlans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming and farm management activities involving the cultivation of broadacre crops and the breeding and raising of livestock.Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise fish and other aquatic stock.This occupation group covers Mixed Production and Aquaculture Farmers not elsewhere classified.
Skill levelSkill Level 1Skill Level 1Skill Level 1
Key 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 coordinates the operations of hatcheries and grow-out operations to breed and produce aquatic stock such as fish, oysters, crayfish, marron or prawns
  • Plans and coordinates the cultivation and production of seaweed for food, animal feed, biofuels and fertilisers
  • Coordinates and oversees strategies to monitor the environment and maintain optimal growing conditions for aquatic stock and seaweed, minimise the impact of operations on the environment, and manage biosecurity and other risks
  • Directs and oversees general aquaculture farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of farming infrastructure and equipment
Not stated
Alternative titles
  • Farmer and Grazier
  • Aquaculture Farm Manager
Not stated

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Previous code151331 Aquaculture FarmerNext code151399 Mixed Production and Aquaculture Farmers nec

Official source

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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