Mixed Crop Farmer
A Mixed Crop Farmer manages the production of two or more different crop types on the same property, balancing resources and rotations across cereal, oilseed, vegetable, or horticulture enterprises. Mixed cropping is common in Australian family farming operations.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Stable demand in mixed farming regions; regional shortages of experienced farm managers persist.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Plan and manage multiple crop enterprises simultaneously
- Optimise rotations for soil health and pest management
- Operate diverse farm machinery and infrastructure
- Manage marketing and logistics for multiple commodity streams
Skills required
- Broadacre and horticultural agronomy
- Soil and water management across crop types
- Farm business planning and resource allocation
- Equipment operation and maintenance
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III or IV in Agriculture or a relevant degree is typical. VETASSESS is the assessing authority.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on the ROL only, this occupation is eligible for subclass 491. Migrants willing to work in regional agricultural areas can access state/territory nomination through 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
anzsco.com.au is information-only. For personalised advice on your situation, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Scan with your phone to open an AI chat about this occupation — no agent, no affiliation, just info you can trust.