Becoming a Sheep Farmer in Queensland

About this role

Sheep Farmers breed and raise sheep for wool, meat and breeding stock.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Sheep Farmer include:

• breeds and raises livestock for the production of meat, fibre and milk
• monitors and maintains the health and condition of livestock
• provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
• moves livestock to optimise feeding opportunities
• organises and conducts farming operations such as mustering, shearing and drenching livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
• directs and oversees general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
• maintains fences, equipment and water supply systems
• organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
• maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
• manages business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• may select, train and supervise staff and contractors.