Newford Farm is currently advertising for the position of farm manager. The post has been filled in recent months by Aidan Heavey with the local man overseeing a successful calving season and start to breeding. Aidan will be vacating the position in the coming weeks however as he is progressing down a different career path. The position includes carrying out all the day-to-day tasks for the 100-cow suckler herd where all progeny is brought through to beef. There are a number of important tasks with the selected candidate responsible for calving in the region of 110 cows/heifers. The herd has recorded impressive breeding performance in recent years with in the region of 80% of the herd calving in a six-week period.
Newford Farm is currently advertising for the position of farm manager. The post has been filled in recent months by Aidan Heavey with the local man overseeing a successful calving season and start to breeding. Aidan will be vacating the position in the coming weeks however as he is progressing down a different career path.
The position includes carrying out all the day-to-day tasks for the 100-cow suckler herd where all progeny is brought through to beef. There are a number of important tasks with the selected candidate responsible for calving in the region of 110 cows/heifers. The herd has recorded impressive breeding performance in recent years with in the region of 80% of the herd calving in a six-week period.
The farm manager will be responsible for continuing to implement a breeding programme utilising 100% AI, while also taking charge of grassland management and animal health.
The farm manager will have the support of a management and stakeholder team
The position is an exciting opportunity that will also explore the adoption of the latest technical efficiencies while the farm manager will also be involved in supporting discussion groups and open days.
The farm manager will have the support of a management and stakeholder team. This comprises members from Dawn Meats and Teagasc who established the herd and the Irish Farmers Journal while McDonalds also provides support. The project, which began in 2015, is four years into its seven-year term.
The successful candidate will be employed by Dawn Meats and interested parties can apply online here or in writing to HR Department, Dawn Meats, Grannagh, Co Waterford. Relevant experience is essential with the position requiring at least a green certificate qualification in agriculture or equivalent. The closing date for applications is Monday 20 May 2019.
The management team of the project would like to thank Aidan for his hard work and commitment in recent months and wish him the best of luck in the future.
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