Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
A Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer manages integrated farming enterprises combining crop production with livestock grazing on the same property. This common Australian farming model allows operators to balance seasonal and market risks across multiple enterprises.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Stable demand in mixed farming zones of southern and eastern Australia; experienced farm managers are in persistent demand.
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 both cropping and livestock enterprises on the property
- Rotate pastures and cropping paddocks to optimise soil health
- Manage stock during cropping periods and post-harvest stubble grazing
- Coordinate machinery, labour, and resources across enterprises
Skills required
- Combined cropping and livestock agronomy
- Rotational grazing and pasture management
- Farm business enterprise analysis
- Machinery operation and maintenance
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III in Agriculture or equivalent practical experience is typical. VETASSESS assesses qualifications for migration.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on the ROL only, eligible for subclass 491. Migrants should be prepared for regional placement and demonstrate experience in both crop and livestock management For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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