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ANZSCO 121411

Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer

ROLSkill level 1Assessed by VETASSESS

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2013, Version 1.2

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to both grow crops and to breed and raise livestock.

Skill level 1

Also called

  • Farmer and Grazier

Specialisations

  • Cattle and Wheat Farmer
  • Lifestyle Block Farmer (NZ)
  • Sheep and Wheat Farmer

Unit group 1214

Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers

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

Indicative skill level

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 include

  • 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
Show all 11 tasks
  • 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

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 (the edition the MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL use)

Title in this edition: Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer, skill level 1

Major group
1 MANAGERS
Sub-major group
12 Farmers and Farm Managers
Minor group
121 Farmers and Farm Managers
Unit group
1214 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Search another occupation