Dairy Farming Specialist

9 hours ago


Haywards Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom FRS Farm Relief Services Full time
Dairy Farming Specialist

We are seeking an experienced dairy farming specialist to join our team at FRS Farm Relief Services in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. This role requires a highly skilled individual to manage the day-to-day operations of our dairy farm, focusing on milk production, breeding, and crop management.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the milking of 150 cows annually using a 16 unit Dairy Master milking parlour.
  • Develop and implement a spring calving system commencing February, with later calves milked throughout the winter.
  • Manage the grazing block of 70 acres on farm premises and a further 70 acres 2 miles away, which is zero grazed.
  • Cultivate out farms for growing beet, maize & barley.
  • Pursue conventional breeding using Aberdeen Angus bulls, with herd replacements purchased annually.
  • Rear 50% of calves until weaning age, while selling the other half once as calves.

Objectives:
  • Meet daily milking targets with a start time of 7am and finish time at PM Monday to Friday, and a rostered weekend once per month.
  • Implement effective winter management strategies, including diet feeding, lime cubicles, foot bath, slurry management, and assisting with feed and bedding for calves.
  • Optimize summer months by pushing in grass after zero grazing, managing slurry, and spreading fertiliser.

Compensation:
  • €45,000 - €60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Bonus potential and annual salary review once KPI's are met.
  • Accommodation can be sourced for a suitable candidate.


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