Job Description

• 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
• 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