Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
Core
Operational management of a mixed crop and livestock farm to ensure maximum yields and quality for supermarket chains and produce markets.
Role type
Senior IC mixed crop and livestock farmer
Builds
Potatoes, onions, and other crops; livestock
Domain
Agriculture (mixed crop and livestock)
Required skills
operational management of mixed crop and livestock farms, ground preparation, planting, growing, harvesting, pivot moving, fertilizing, spraying, grading, livestock breeding and raising, machinery repair coordination, workplace health and safety compliance
Preferred skills
communication with farm managers and agronomists, attention to detail, passion for quality work
Technologies
pivot irrigation systems, farm machinery
Responsibilities
Manage crop growing season operations including pivot moving, ground preparation, planting, fertilizing, spraying, harvesting, and grading; inspect pivots for correct water levels; plan and carry out seeding, growing, and harvesting; order parts for machinery repairs; undertake breeding and raising of livestock; maintain workplace health and safety standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
