Michael McInnes
Oamaru
Summary
Hi, I am a thirty-six-year-old kiwi man with a partner Brittany. We have no kids or pets. Although we may have both in the future. My partner Brittany wants to pursue a career away from farming. I have been brought up on the dairy farms my parents own. I have been exposed to dairy farming from a young age but got my first paying job as a calf rearer at fifteen and I have been hooked ever since. The reason I am not working on one of my father's farms is I want to make it on my own. I like getting involved in the community through sports, dairy events, and workshops. I have attended SIDE conferences. I also attended the Pasture Summit in 2018. These events have been great to network and build knowledge. I am always eager to upskill. Outside of work I enjoy fly fishing, listening to audio books particularly human physiology and history. I enjoy the family reunions and get together with friends.Im open minded/relaxed/friendly very positive and honest person
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
FARM MANAGER
ARNMORE DAIRIES
06.2023 - Current
- 650 cows on target for 280000ms on 170HA rolling to steep contour
- 900kg per cow input
- 10% empty rate
- 3 pivots 20HA k-lines-45HA fixed grid
- 54 bail Rotary
- 1 full time farm assistant with relief help when needed.
FARM MANAGER
RAYNAHAM DAIRIES
06.2021 - 05.2023
- 1800 cows slit calving 1100 spring 700 autumn
- 270HA high input barn feed system 2000kg per cow input producing 800000ms
- 12% empty rate
- 3 pivots - 4 rotor Rainers - 30 single pods
- 80 bail Rotary
- 10 - 8 team members depending on time of year.
2IC
WILLOW CLIFF
06.2019 - 05.2021
- 200HA of k-lines/10 single pods
- 5 pivots
- 60 bail rotary-protrack-easy heat
- 380HA-1200 cows-600000ms
- 15% empty rate.
FARM MANAGER
SOLE FARM
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Production Pasture Management
- Cow Health and Condition
- Systems and machinery maintenance and checks
- Managing 3 full-time staff
- 1100 cows on 370 ha producing 400000ms with a 10% empty rate
- 64 bail Rotary
FARM MANAGER
ROSKAMS DAIRY UNIT
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Protrack Management
- Working with a highly disciplined farming system
- 800 cows on 200HA Producing 330000ms
- 10% empty rate
- 40 aside HB
FARM MANAGER
RYALBUSH HOME FARM
07.2010 - 05.2013
- Milking 550 cows on 150 ha producing 208000 MS with an 7% empty rate this is on avenge over the 3 seasons
- I oversaw 2 full time staff
- Relief milker, calf rearer, housekeeper and gardener
- Organisation with all transport
- 50 aside HB
UNIT MANAGER
AVONDALE FARM
06.2008 - 05.2010
- 1st season Managing 450 cows on 140ha producing 189000ms with 6% empty rate
- 2nd season managing 720 cows on 250ha producing 319200ms with 4% empty rate
- Pasture management/Feed input.
Education
Skills
- Milk harvesting and quality assurance
- Feeding livestock, pastures, and soil
- Animal husbandry
- Farm maintenance - fencing, machinery, pumps, irrigation
- Health & Safety, including working with chemicals and training staff
- Protrack /Minda
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent people skills and staff retention history
- On-point feed and pasture budgeting
- Weekly reports
Tel
02108696781
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/12/87
References
- Ronan young, 0275564002, Arnmore
- Marty Sinkus, 0279252698, Willowcliff
- John Hickman, 0274441282, Sole farm-Avondale farm
Timeline
FARM MANAGER
ARNMORE DAIRIES
06.2023 - Current
FARM MANAGER
RAYNAHAM DAIRIES
06.2021 - 05.2023
2IC
WILLOW CLIFF
06.2019 - 05.2021
FARM MANAGER
SOLE FARM
06.2014 - 05.2017
FARM MANAGER
ROSKAMS DAIRY UNIT
06.2013 - 05.2014
FARM MANAGER
RYALBUSH HOME FARM
07.2010 - 05.2013
UNIT MANAGER
AVONDALE FARM
06.2008 - 05.2010