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
Winton09.2012
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