Job Title: Dairy Farm Manager
This role involves managing the daily operation of a farm with minimal supervision. Key responsibilities include general operation management, pasture management, milk harvesting, feeding management, administrative tasks, and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
* General operation management, including overseeing the overall running of the farm.
* Pasture management, ensuring optimal grazing conditions for livestock.
* Milk harvesting, extracting milk from dairy cows in an efficient and safe manner.
* Feeding management, planning and implementing feeding strategies to meet animal needs.
* Administrative tasks, handling paperwork, reports, and other office duties.
* Maintenance, performing routine maintenance tasks to ensure the farm's equipment and facilities are in good working order.
Requirements:
* A bachelor's degree in agriculture or a higher equivalent qualification is required.
* At least 3 years of recent relevant work experience in a similar role.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
* Advanced knowledge of animal husbandry, welfare, legislation, dairy production, and OH S is necessary.
* Knowledge of computer programs/software is advantageous but not essential.