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Robert Bennett

Wharetoa

Summary

I have 10 years experience dairy farming and have dome agito levels 3 & 4 with the last 4 years being 2ic and am confident with pasture management, picking heats, tractor work, identifying and treating lame cows, drafting new mums, tagging and recording calves, shed hygiene, effluent management, machinery maintenance, winter feeding, dry off planning and thr general of a dairy farm. Before I started dairy farming I was a trade qualified printer at Guardian print in Ashburton for 8 years but I grew up on farms and missed working outdoors so went to farming for the lifestyle. We would like to stay in the clinton/clydevale area as we have a 10 year old who attends the local primary and absolutely loves it there.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

2ic @ Dairy Farm

Matthew King
Wharetoa
06.2021 - Current
  • Improved herd health with regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
  • Managed dairy farm personnel for effective task delegation, scheduling, and overall productivity.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness, complying with industry regulations to ensure quality product output.
  • . Managed waste disposal processes according to environmental regulations, ensuring minimal impact on surrounding ecosystems .
  • Enhanced milk production by implementing efficient animal nutrition and feeding strategies.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance measures on farm equipment, reducing downtime and repair costs.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.

Herd Manager/2ic

Regan Mcleod
Tapanui
05.2017 - 05.2021

Assisting the share milker with the day to day running of the farm from milking cows to picking heats and everything in-between.

Farm Assistant

Alister Megaw
Tapanui
05.2015 - 05.2017

General dairy farm work, milking,feeding out, mowing, fencing

Education

Ashburton College
Ashburton

Skills

  • Disease prevention strategies
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Animal Health Monitoring
  • Record Keeping Abilities
  • Environmental Sustainability Practices
  • Quality Assurance Measures
  • Dairy Herd Management
  • Milking System Operation
  • Animal Welfare Standards
  • Feed Management Strategies
  • Farm equipment operation
  • Sanitation Standards
  • General Housekeeping
  • Staff Management

Timeline

2ic @ Dairy Farm

Matthew King
06.2021 - Current

Herd Manager/2ic

Regan Mcleod
05.2017 - 05.2021

Farm Assistant

Alister Megaw
05.2015 - 05.2017

Ashburton College
Robert Bennett