Gareth Toner

PERSONAL STATEMENT I’m currently managing a 300 cow farm in Te kauwhata. My partner Stacey rears all the calves and also helps out on farm. I have 12 years experience in dairy farming and have also worked with beef cattle. I am a passionate hard working man who is also reliable and can be trusted to run the farm. I will ensure that the owner is to have a top quality herd with maximum production. I also have my full driver's license and own my own quad bike and farm ute. EXPERIENCES Name of Employer Job Title | Dates of Employment Milking 300 cows twice a day sole charge Rotary cow sheds Operations manager Experienced with being in charge of staff Can think on my feet Observant and able to problem solve Excellent pasture management Effluent management Weed control Data recordings Excellent shed hygiene Grade free seasons Milk quality Experienced in calving cows and attending to down cows Breeding 2 Lame cows Treating sick and diseased animals Identifying mastitis cows Drenching Calf rearing Fencing Maintaining farm equipment Experienced on all farm equipment Experienced in all aspects of dairy farming