How to become a Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow grain, including certified seed and specialty grains, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture crops.
Main tasks
- Plans, organises and coordinates the production and marketing of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture crops, taking into account environmental and market conditions
- Selects and purchases grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture seeds, fertilisers and other supplies required for crop production
- Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising and irrigating grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture crops to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
- Monitors and maintains crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and disease
- Directs and oversees the harvesting, storing, grading and packaging of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds and pulses
- Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds and pulses
- Plans and oversees the provision, maintenance and repairs of crop farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, silos, fences and machinery
- Maintains and evaluates records of grain, fodder, legumes, lupins, oilseeds, pulse and pasture crop farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
- Manages grain, fodder, legume, lupin, oilseed, pulse and pasture crop farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
- May select, train and supervise grain, fodder, legume, lupin, oilseed, pulse and pasture farm staff and contractors
Ways in
- University: Agriculture & Environment degrees, Offered by 27 universities in Australia
- TAFE and VET: Diploma of Agribusiness Management (AHC51422); Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50122); Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30122); Certificate IV in Agribusiness (AHC41024); Certificate IV in Agriculture (AHC40122)
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- About 33,200 people work in this job group now, and about 34,700 are projected by 2035. (+4.6%)
- AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower?
Ways in include: Agriculture & Environment degrees; Diploma of Agribusiness Management; Diploma of Agriculture.
Is a Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 5% by 2035, from about 33,200 to about 34,700 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower?
Usually not. Only 12% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Agriculture & Environment degrees; Diploma of Agribusiness Management; Diploma of Agriculture.
Will AI change the work of a Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower?
AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04