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The farm and the job

The job would suit someone who has already got experience or looking to develop their experience in managing cows on a low input spring calving grazing system. We run a herd of 200 British Friesians milked through a 13/26 parlour. The herd is due to start calving from February on a 12 week block. The cows are rotationally grazed from Feb/Mar with the  majority of their milk produced from grazed grass. DIY ai and hooftrimming are carried out on farm. Agrinet, Uniform, Sensehub heat detection and a drafting gate are all in place to help manage the cows. The grazing platform in fully cow tracked with electric fencing in place to keep the cows going on top quality grass.

What we can offer

• A scenic setting to work in, with excellent infrastructure in place
• An excellent environment to learn or maintain skills
• Rotational grazing (grass measuring using Agrinet for decision making)
• Hooftrimming and ai training ( courses and on farm practice if required)
• New calf rearing shed
• Excellent rate of pay
• Choose your own hours and days (40-50hrs per week)
• Extra hours if wanted
• Regular time off
• Every other weekend off during the milking season, February - November
• Every weekend off, December January
• Self employed or Part time considered

For more information please get in touch and send your CV to hughlsmith@hotmail.co.uk