Full Time herd/ Farm Manager
170 Crossbred Friesian and Jersey Cows were Grassland management is the key to the operations.
It’s a spring calving, grass-based system with a young herd. (avg lactation of 1.4) of predominately Frisian & Jersey crossbred cows. Aim to have cows grazing from February to November. 60 HA milking platform with silage out blocks, simple system – cows and grass.
We have the following Facilities:

• 24 unit parlour with ACR’s
• Sense hub heat/health detection
• Modern handling facilities including herringbone and race crush.
• JFC automatic calf feeders
• Paddocks well fenced with terra water system, Good roadway network

Main Duties, but not limited to:

• Milking
• Grassland management and productivity
• Farm maintenance and some machinery work but majority contracted.
• Animal health management

We can offer:

• A flexible roaster
• Accommodation can be arranged if necessary
• Competitive salary for right candidate
• Progression opportunities
• Ongoing upskilling and development opportunities

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €40,000.00-€65,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Have you experience in Grassland Management?
• Have you managed a farm previously or have experience to take on this role?

Experience:

• Dairy Farm: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Dairy Farm Manager Opportunity