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We are seeking a Farm Manager to join and lead our team.  Located 45 minutes from Feilding in the Apiti district, the farm milks 620 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with ACR’s and is in the process of installing Halter. As part of a teams of 3, you will lead and drive the operational activity and performance of the dairy farming operation . Te Awa Agri Limited:  A high performing dairy farm that is characterised by ·        A team that cares, has fun and grows. ·        Proud of the farm, animals and people. We are currently seeking an experienced Farm Manager who has a passion for the dairy industry. Chasing quality milk production from pasture, summer crop chicory and supplement over the feedpad or via in-shed meal, sets a great base to achieve 500kgMS/cow. The farm is 242ha, with a support block adjacent that is largely run by the owner, calves will be grazed Dec- May and cows wintered on this block.  May to May grazing is external with an...

Dairy Farm Manager — Bulls, Rangitikei, New Zealand Sole-charge position on a 106ha farm milking 250 Jersey cows, located 5km from Bulls. System 3/4. About the role The successful applicant will manage the farm day to day and report directly to the owner.  As this is a sole-charge position, you will need to plan your own work, identify what needs doing, and carry it out without close supervision.  Responsibilities Milking in a 25-a-side herringbone shed (TAD)  Daily stock management, including animal health and wellbeing to maintain production Pasture and feed management Assisting with Calf rearing Farm, plant and equipment maintenance Operating and maintaining the effluent irrigator Record keeping including MINDA  Working in safe and compliant manner Requirements Minimum of five years' dairy industry experience Sound pasture management skills Good communication skills, as you will be reporting regularly to the owner The ability to...