I am an experienced agricultural professional with strong leadership, business acumen, and a deep understanding of farm operations, genetics, and financial management. My key strengths include:
- People Leadership & Relationship Management: I excel at leading, mentoring, and developing teams while building strong industry connections.
- Financial & Business Acumen: I have experience in budgeting, financial monitoring, and optimizing productivity to drive profitability.
- Pasture Management & Feed Optimization: I have a strong understanding of pasture growth cycles, soil health, and nutrient management to maximize feed availability and optimize stock performance. I focus on precise feed budgeting and strategic grazing to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Technical & Farm Systems Expertise: I have extensive knowledge of soil types, pasture management, feed budgeting, and sustainable farming practices.
- Health & Safety Compliance: I prioritize a safe working environment for staff, contractors, and visitors.
- Technology & Data Management: I am proficient in farm management software (Farm IQ, Farmax, Overseer, etc.), using data-driven decision-making to enhance efficiency.
- Equity Growth & Farm Ownership: My wife and I are focused on building equity to achieve our long-term goal of farm ownership, leveraging our business investments and industry experience.
We are looking for a long-term opportunity in the dairy industry that supports our goal of farm ownership. With our combined experience in pasture management, feed optimization, financial planning, and operational efficiency, we are committed to building a successful and sustainable future in the industry.