5 careers5 careers in Mixed and family farming
Mixed Crop and Animal ProducersMixed Crop and Livestock Farm LabourersSubsistence Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers
- Mixed farmerMixed farmers are responsible for managing all aspects of livestock and crop production as a small enterprise or for self-sufficiency.Some training
- Subsistence farmer (household food farmer)Household farmer who grows food crops (for example maize, cassava, beans, bananas, sweet potatoes) and often keeps a few animals mainly to feed the household, s...Some training
- Crop production workerCrop production workers carry out practical activities and assist in the production of agronomical crops.Some training
- Farm labourer / plantation workerDigs, plants, weeds and harvests for other farmers and estates (tea, sugar, flowers), paid per day or per task.Little or no training
- Farm managerFarm managers plan and organise the daily operations, resourcing and business management of animal and crops producing farms.Some training