Farmer, mixed farming

Mixed crop and animal producers plan, organise and perform farming operations to grow and harvest various crops, breed and raise animals and produce a variety of animal products for sale or regular delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organisations or at markets.

• monitoring market conditions and determining the types and quantities of crops and animals to be raised accordingly, and planning and coordinating production;
• purchasing seeds, fertilisers and other necessary supplies;
• carrying out operations such as soil preparation, sowing, planting and harvesting;
• purchasing or producing fodder and other feed mixtures;
• selecting, raising and tending animals;
• slaughtering, skinning and preparing carcasses and animal products for market;
• renting or investing in buildings, and maintaining and cleaning farm buildings, machinery, equipment and facilities;
• storing and carrying out primary processing of produce;
• promoting and marketing produce, arranging the sale, purchase and transport of animal products and supplies, and maintaining records of farm activities and transactions;
• training and supervising animal care workers and ensuring occupational health and safety.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Farmer, mixed farm
• Worker, mixed farm