Moira and Adrian Rees are looking for an enthusiastic agriculturally minded person to join them for 6-12+ months on their dairy farm in NW Tasmania. During the previous calving season, some new and recently graduated students joined them from various UK colleges and following on from this very positive experience they would like to provide a unique opportunity for someone else to come to work and learn with them.
Before emigrating to Australia two years ago Adrian farmed in Pembrokeshire, Wales for many years on his own 300 cow farm. Moira currently works as a full time Vet in mixed practice and worked in Carmarthenshire for several years, so they have a good understanding of both systems.
Moira and Adrian are currently 50:50 share farming, milking 750 cows on the north west coast of Tasmania in an extensive spring calving system, NZ style. Calving starts in August with a ten-week calving block. The position would start in July, but an earlier start can be accommodated. This role would include all aspects of dairy farming; milking, bale feeding, calf rearing, disbudding and carry out their own breeding programs and AI. It will also provide an opportunity to gain more experience in grass management.
Moira and Adrian are very passionate about what they do, with high standards and a keen focus on cow health and welfare and are looking for someone with a good work ethic, attention to detail and a real passion for cows to join them. They also actively encourage learning and participation in local discussion groups and training which run frequently through Dairy Tas.
For further information please email reesfamilytrust@gmail.com.
Date Posted: 19 April 2024