Lukas Chalmers
Waimate,Glenavy
Summary
Highly-self disciplined & motivated with desire to take on new challenges and progress through the Ag industry.
Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
High focus on productivity, animal health, pasture management, people, and farm efficiencies.
Experience working with a offshore owner for multiple years.
Farming is a great way to show my young boys how to work hard and see the rewards, while showing how to care for animals and how to work well with others, As well as my wife who has transitioned from working within our local Veterinary Centre shop for 8 years working alongside vets and local farmers to being actively involved in farming, with a particular interest in dairy farm practices such as teatsealing, dry off and animal health. Simone has found a new passion in farming and loves being actively involved within the business.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Milker
JR & SD Chalmers Ltd
Waimate, Glenavy
06.2019 - Current
- Developed & maintained strong relationships with Farm Advisors over the last 8 years.
- 750 peak cows, 32 aside herringbone, protrack, allflex collars, 4 full-time staff.
- Trained 2IC in grazing management, staff management, H & S, irrigation, effluent and ongoing training with pasture/supplement decisions.
- Monitored the health, well-being, BCS of dairy cows and off farm young-stock.
- Ensured that all records were accurately maintained in accordance with Fonterra regarding shed and animal husbandry practices.
- Worked closely with Prime Vet, feed rep, fertiliser rep.
- Co-ordinate all live-stock movements.
- (Protrack, NAIT, Allflex Collars, Minda) worked along side farm advisors (Compass/LIC)
- Maintained milking equipment, ran herd tests, and performed other farm duties to keep the dairy operation running smoothly.
- Prepare, implement, monitor and update feed budgets, grazing plans as well as monitoring & update Farm Financial Budgets.
- Monitor all production measures on a daily basis and track data over time to identify trends in productivity.
- Set mating plans with owner.
- Daily monitoring irrigation system and maintenance.
- Confident Fencer and machine operator.
- Proficient in ordering supplement feed for all stock and arranged delivery.
- Order and apply Fertiliser, work closely with Mainfert.
- Plan & implement winter grazing, crop management, re-grassing, arrange contractors.
- Continuously looking for improvements & efficiencies in all aspects of the farm operation.
- Assisted with off farm Contracting business (drilling, tow n fert, cultivation, tubeline wrapping, digger work)
Dairy Farm Manager
JR & SD Chalmers Ltd
Waimate, Glenavy
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed daily farm operations, including milking, feeding and care of cows.
- Developed and implemented strategies for efficient pasture rotation & supplements.
- Supervised staff in the proper use of machinery and equipment to ensure safety.
- Maintained detailed records on milk production, feed consumption, animal health, fonterra, environmental and other data points.
- Organized delivery of feed supplies in a timely manner to ensure adequate stock levels.
- Created budgets and monitored expenses to stay within allocated resources.
- Carried out repairs or maintenance tasks as needed on farm buildings or equipment and permanent fencing.
- Monitored pastures regularly for quality, forecast feed surplus or deficit and create budget around this and organised contractors.
- Increased production from 440kgMS/cow to 475kgMS/cow.
- Owner living overseas with minimal input.
2IC Manager
JR & SD Chalmers Ltd
Waimate, Glenavy
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Identified and resolved operational issues.
- Increased dairy shed efficiency with less cups in herringbone shed & milking routine.
- Monitored performance of staff and provided feedback.
- Provided hands on training and guidance to new employees.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed financial reports for cost savings opportunities.
- Created detailed documentation of all shed/milking procedures.
- Assigned tasks to staff to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Brought forward new ideas in regards to irrigation development, cow numbers, production and implemented.
- Minimal Owner input
Apprentice Joiner
Millenium Joinery
Oamaru North, Oamaru
07.2011 - 02.2015
Education
Primary ITO
Oamaru, NZSkills
- Financial & Feed Budgets, audits & environmental (ECAN) upkeep
- Maintenance of young stock on and off farm
- Tractor/Digger Operation (regrassing/cultivation/silage)
- Animal Nutrition and Supplementation
- Records Management (Allflex, Minda, Protrack, Nait )
- Fertilizer Management (liquid/solid)
- Irrigation Management
Timeline
Contract Milker
JR & SD Chalmers Ltd
06.2019 - Current
Dairy Farm Manager
JR & SD Chalmers Ltd
06.2017 - 05.2019
2IC Manager
JR & SD Chalmers Ltd
05.2015 - 05.2017
Apprentice Joiner
Millenium Joinery
07.2011 - 02.2015
Primary ITO
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