Livestock & ProcessingLivestock and processing includes the production of beef cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry, as well as meat processing, horse breeding and aquaculture.
Kristin Pearce
Manager Piggery
Kristen manages all aspects of the piggery. "It's great... my qualifications are recognised all over Australia and overseas."
Geoff Akers
Dairy Farmer
Geoff milks 350 cows, twice a day. "It's really exciting, I'm my own boss... the dairy industry will continue to grow... there's heaps of jobs and exciting career paths."
Andrew Whitwell
Meat Slicer
Andrew, now a qualified meat slicer, says: "My skills are in high demand, I make good money and I have just bought my house!"
David Wood
Human Resources Manager
David works for Huon Aquaculture which produces 1.3 million Atlantic salmon per year, employs 80 staff including trainees and offers work experience to young people.
Carmel Wagstaff
Training Recruitment Manager
Carmel works on Brunette Downs in NT - 3 million acres, 70,000 head of cattle and 35 staff.
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