Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Harshad Modi

Invercargill,New Zealand

Summary

Fit, happy, honest, interested and have passion for Dairy and would like to progress through our existing industry. I have acquired skills and knowledge to develop me into a highly profitable and successful Contract Milker. To be able to work on manage and be a part of a team of the best Dairy Industry in the world. To develop and share my skills and advance my knowledge in the field of the New Zealand Dairy Industry.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Farm Manager

Graigmore Farming LTD
Rangitata , Temuka
07.2025 - Current
  • 1400 Cows with two rotary sheds

Contract Milker

Christopher Deroles
Edendale
06.2021 - 05.2024
  • 700 Cows milked through 5O Bail Rotary.
  • 1st year Milk production of 505 Milk solids per Cow.
  • 2nd year Milk production of 510 Milk solids per Cow.
  • 3rd year Milk production of 530 Milk solids per Cow.
  • Overall had a Mortality rate of 1.5% each year.
  • Empty Rate 9% in 10 weeks of Mating

Farm Manager

Christopher Deroles
Waianiwa, Invercargill
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Sole Management role and produced 545 Milk Solids per Cow
  • 450 cows milking through 44 ASHB

2IC

Christopher Deroles
Lochiel, Winton
06.2018 - 05.2020
  • 850 cows milked through 54 bale rotary in two herds

Unit Manager

Christopher Deroles
Tisbury, Invercargill
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • 950 cows milked in two sheds

Farm Manager

Daniel Starns
kelso, Tapanui
06.2015 - 05.2017
  • Sole Management role
  • 630 cows milked through two herds

2IC

Jevon Zeestraten
Lochiel, Winton
06.2013 - 05.2015
  • 600 cows, winter milking and calving, 60 bale rotary shed and wintering barn

Herd Manager

Jevon Zeestraten
Lochiel, Winton
06.2009 - 05.2013
  • 600 cow, winter milking farm, all tear round milking and calving, 60blae rotary shed

Education

Milk Quality Stage Two -

03.2014

Feeding and Pasture Level 3 -

08.2013

Breeding and Mating Level 3 -

01.2013

General Skill Level 2 -

Primary ITO
Winton
09.2012

Dealing with Dairy Effluent -

03.2012

Skills

  • Herd management
  • Animal nutrition
  • Feed management
  • Pasture management
  • Calving assistance
  • Keeping farm records with Minda & Fonterra
  • Ensuring everything stays in compliance on the farm
  • Dealing with contractors
  • Animal health and welfare
  • Staff management

References

  • Jevon Zeestraten, Director, Zeestraten Holding LTD and Operations Manager Union Dairy LTD., 0273243889
  • Daniel Starnes, Owner of Starnes Farm LTD, 0273500172
  • Christopher Deroles, Owner and Share Milker, 0274349105

Timeline

Assistant Farm Manager

Graigmore Farming LTD
07.2025 - Current

Contract Milker

Christopher Deroles
06.2021 - 05.2024

Farm Manager

Christopher Deroles
06.2020 - 05.2021

2IC

Christopher Deroles
06.2018 - 05.2020

Unit Manager

Christopher Deroles
06.2017 - 05.2018

Farm Manager

Daniel Starns
06.2015 - 05.2017

2IC

Jevon Zeestraten
06.2013 - 05.2015

Herd Manager

Jevon Zeestraten
06.2009 - 05.2013

Milk Quality Stage Two -

Feeding and Pasture Level 3 -

Breeding and Mating Level 3 -

General Skill Level 2 -

Primary ITO

Dealing with Dairy Effluent -

Harshad Modi