What this class covers
ANZSIC Class 0145 covers Australian agricultural businesses that operate mixed farming enterprises combining grain production with sheep or beef cattle raising as their primary activities. These operations typically involve rotating crops and livestock on the same land, using the grain grown to supplement animal feed while benefiting from the manure fertilization provided by livestock. This classification applies when both activities are significant components of the farm's revenue and operations, rather than one being incidental to the other.
Common examples include:
- A property in the Wheatbelt region growing wheat and barley while maintaining a merino flock for wool production
- A mixed enterprise in northern NSW rotating sorghum and forage crops with a breeding herd of Angus cattle
- A farm in Victoria's Wimmera region combining wheat and pulse crops with prime lamb production
- An operation in South Australia growing barley and oats alongside both sheep and beef cattle enterprises
This classification is used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for economic data collection, by government agencies for program eligibility assessment, and by businesses for industry benchmarking and compliance reporting.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this class typically engage in one or more of these core activities:
- Operating a beef cattle enterprise alongside substantial grain crop production on the same property
- Combining grain growing with sheep farming activities such as wool production or prime lamb raising
- Managing integrated systems where crops and livestock complement each other through pasture rotation and feed supplementation
- Producing grain crops that are used both for commercial sale and as feed for the property's livestock
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes operations that focus primarily on one activity with the other being minor or incidental:
- Specialized sheep farming (ANZSIC 0141) - operations where sheep production is the main activity and any grain growing is minimal or for supplementary feed only
- Specialized beef cattle farming (ANZSIC 0142) - enterprises focused primarily on cattle with minimal crop production
- Specialized grain growing (ANZSIC 0149) - operations where crop production is the main business and any livestock are incidental to the operation
The distinction depends on whether both activities contribute significantly to the operation's revenue and resource allocation.
Practical guidance
When registering your ABN, you'll need to select the appropriate Business Industry Code (BIC), which corresponds to your ANZSIC classification. For this class, the relevant BIC is 1450. This classification affects your tax obligations as a primary producer, including eligibility for various concessions and averaging provisions.
Your workers' compensation premiums will be calculated based on this classification, which falls under the broader agriculture category. State-based agricultural insurance schemes and safety programs may also reference your ANZSIC code.
When applying for agricultural grants, drought assistance, or other government programs, ensure your ANZSIC classification accurately reflects your operation's primary activities, as eligibility criteria often reference these codes. Keep records that demonstrate the significance of both your cropping and livestock enterprises to support your classification if questioned.