We are seeking an enthusiastic herdsperson to work alongside our excellent herd manager on one of the two units run by this progressive business near the picturesque village of Litcham, near Fakenham in Norfolk.
This position will suit a dairy enthusiast with a proven basic track record looking to progress in the industry and complete the herdcare team covering all aspects of production on a forage- based system.
Going forward, the role will provide an excellent mix of responsibilities which will include the daily herd management, milking, fertility, grassland management, and associated stock work.
This exciting business is running with an emphasis on forage/grazing on two units each running with 340 crossbred cows block calving in the autumn period.
The herd is managed on a forage-based system with the housed period on cubicles with semi TMR feeding; the yields are in excess of 8,500 litres a cow. Milking is through a superb 24:48 parlour, DTL with ACR’s, complete with autoshedding, Cow Manager health and fertility system and excellent handling facilities.
FOR A FULL AND COMPREHENSIVE JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONTRACT DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT JAMES PICOT ON 07802 596633.
FACT SHEET
Location: The farm business is situated between Norwich and Kings Lynn, about 20 miles from both. The very pleasant village of Litcham is 2 miles from the farm and has primary and secondary schools, post office and shops. Swaffham is 10 miles away and the small town of Fakenham is 6 miles from the farm, giving a selection of amenities.
The Farm: The farm with now two established units to the dairy enterprise both within the farm boundary and with 340 cows in each herd and on the same system. Grassland is established on the heavier land, and the area is well suited of livestock farming. The farm is in a share agreement with the owner off the farm with the family based in Lincolnshire.
The Unit: The unit is two years old and very well equipped and well-maintained with 24:48 DTL parlour with ACR’s. The facilities also include Cow Manager with auto shedding to AI/handling area. There is modern calf housing on the original unit which calves all the cows; the first calved then move to stock this unit. The cows are cubicle housed with a large feed area beside the cubicles. Grazing, with first class infrastructure surrounds the unit.
The Dairy Herd: These are excellent herds of cows calving ideally from August to November. The herd average is over 8,500 litres on a grazing/buffer feeding system. The aim is to maintain cow numbers and maintain the block calving system which suits the overall farm structure on both units..
Accommodation: There is good family accommodation near the unit. It is in very good order and free from rent, rates and Council Tax.
Remuneration: Subject to negotiation.
Time off: 90 days per contract year.
Summary: This is an excellent opportunity to join a team and work alongside the unit herd manager on the stand-alone new unit. This will suit a dairy enthusiast who seeks a focused team, is capable of taking responsibility and who will be jointly committed to the success of the units.
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